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Add 45/12 and 16/50

1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 16/50

45/12 + 16/50 is 407/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    45/12 = 45 × 25/12 × 25 = 1125/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    16/50 = 16 × 6/50 × 6 = 96/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/300 + 96/300 = 1125 + 96/300 = 1221/300
  5. 1221/300 simplified gives 407/100
  6. So, 45/12 + 16/50 = 407/100
    In mixed form: 47/100

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