Add 4/12 and 20/50
4/12 + 20/50 is 11/15.
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,
4/12 = 4 × 25/12 × 25 = 100/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
20/50 = 20 × 6/50 × 6 = 120/300 - Add the two like fractions:
100/300 + 120/300 = 100 + 120/300 = 220/300 - 220/300 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 4/12 + 20/50 = 11/15
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/12+20/50 4/12+40/50 4/24+20/50 4/12+60/50 4/36+20/50 20/12+20/50 4/60+20/50 28/12+20/50 4/84+20/50