Add 45/50 and 12/25
45/50 + 12/25 is 69/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
45/50 = 45 × 1/50 × 1 = 45/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
12/25 = 12 × 2/25 × 2 = 24/50 - Add the two like fractions:
45/50 + 24/50 = 45 + 24/50 = 69/50 - So, 45/50 + 12/25 = 69/50
In mixed form: 119/50
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