Add 25/6 and 50/12
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 4 2/12
256 + 5012 is 253.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
256 = 25 × 26 × 2 = 5012 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
5012 = 50 × 112 × 1 = 5012 - Add the two like fractions:
5012 + 5012 = 50 + 5012 = 10012 - 100/12 simplified gives 253
- So, 25/6 + 50/12 = 25/3
In mixed form: 813
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