Add 18/9 and 50/12
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 4 2/12
18/9 + 50/12 is 37/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
18/9 = 18 × 4/9 × 4 = 72/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
50/12 = 50 × 3/12 × 3 = 150/36 - Add the two like fractions:
72/36 + 150/36 = 72 + 150/36 = 222/36 - 222/36 simplified gives 37/6
- So, 18/9 + 50/12 = 37/6
In mixed form: 61/6
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