Add 45/5 and 50/12, Solve 9 0/5 + 4 2/12 as a fraction

Add 45/5 and 50/12

1^st number: 9 0/5, 2^nd number: 4 2/12

45/5 + 50/12 is 79/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
45/5 = 45 × 12/5 × 12 = 540/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
50/12 = 50 × 5/12 × 5 = 250/60
Add the two like fractions:
540/60 + 250/60 = 540 + 250/60 = 790/60
790/60 simplified gives 79/6
So, 45/5 + 50/12 = 79/6
In mixed form: 131/6

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