Add 45/12 and 50/3
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 16 2/3
45/12 + 50/3 is 245/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
45/12 = 45 × 1/12 × 1 = 45/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
50/3 = 50 × 4/3 × 4 = 200/12 - Add the two like fractions:
45/12 + 200/12 = 45 + 200/12 = 245/12 - So, 45/12 + 50/3 = 245/12
In mixed form: 205/12
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