Add 20/10 and 50/12
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 4 2/12
20/10 + 50/12 is 37/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
20/10 = 20 × 6/10 × 6 = 120/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
50/12 = 50 × 5/12 × 5 = 250/60 - Add the two like fractions:
120/60 + 250/60 = 120 + 250/60 = 370/60 - 370/60 simplified gives 37/6
- So, 20/10 + 50/12 = 37/6
In mixed form: 61/6
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