Add 42/10 and 50/12
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 4 2/12
42/10 + 50/12 is 251/30.
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,
42/10 = 42 × 6/10 × 6 = 252/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
50/12 = 50 × 5/12 × 5 = 250/60 - Add the two like fractions:
252/60 + 250/60 = 252 + 250/60 = 502/60 - 502/60 simplified gives 251/30
- So, 42/10 + 50/12 = 251/30
In mixed form: 811/30
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