Add 45/12 and 48/50, Solve 3 9/12 + 48/50 as a fraction

Add 45/12 and 48/50

1^st number: 3 9/12, 2^nd number: 48/50

45/12 + 48/50 is 471/100.

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,
45/12 = 45 × 25/12 × 25 = 1125/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
48/50 = 48 × 6/50 × 6 = 288/300
Add the two like fractions:
1125/300 + 288/300 = 1125 + 288/300 = 1413/300
1413/300 simplified gives 471/100
So, 45/12 + 48/50 = 471/100
In mixed form: 471/100

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