Add 20/12 and 42/50
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 42/50
20/12 + 42/50 is 188/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
20/12 = 20 × 25/12 × 25 = 500/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
42/50 = 42 × 6/50 × 6 = 252/300 - Add the two like fractions:
500/300 + 252/300 = 500 + 252/300 = 752/300 - 752/300 simplified gives 188/75
- So, 20/12 + 42/50 = 188/75
In mixed form: 238/75
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