Add 45/12 and 50/32
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 1 18/32
45/12 + 50/32 is 85/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
45/12 = 45 × 8/12 × 8 = 360/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
50/32 = 50 × 3/32 × 3 = 150/96 - Add the two like fractions:
360/96 + 150/96 = 360 + 150/96 = 510/96 - 510/96 simplified gives 85/16
- So, 45/12 + 50/32 = 85/16
In mixed form: 55/16
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