Add 45/10 and 50/12
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 4 2/12
45/10 + 50/12 is 26/3.
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,
45/10 = 45 × 6/10 × 6 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
50/12 = 50 × 5/12 × 5 = 250/60 - Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 250/60 = 270 + 250/60 = 520/60 - 520/60 simplified gives 26/3
- So, 45/10 + 50/12 = 26/3
In mixed form: 82/3
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