Add 45/50 and 12/20
45/50 + 12/20 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
45/50 = 45 × 2/50 × 2 = 90/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
12/20 = 12 × 5/20 × 5 = 60/100 - Add the two like fractions:
90/100 + 60/100 = 90 + 60/100 = 150/100 - 150/100 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 45/50 + 12/20 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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