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Add 45/50 and 25/12

1st number: 45/50, 2nd number: 2 1/12

45/50 + 25/12 is 179/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 12 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    45/50 = 45 × 6/50 × 6 = 270/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    25/12 = 25 × 25/12 × 25 = 625/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/300 + 625/300 = 270 + 625/300 = 895/300
  5. 895/300 simplified gives 179/60
  6. So, 45/50 + 25/12 = 179/60
    In mixed form: 259/60

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