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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    45/12 = 45 × 1/12 × 1 = 45/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    50/3 = 50 × 4/3 × 4 = 200/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/12 + 200/12 = 45 + 200/12 = 245/12
  5. So, 45/12 + 50/3 = 245/12
    In mixed form: 205/12

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