Add 45/50 and 42/12, Solve 45/50 + 3 6/12 as a fraction

Add 45/50 and 42/12

1^st number: 45/50, 2^nd number: 3 6/12

45/50 + 42/12 is 22/5.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
45/50 = 45 × 6/50 × 6 = 270/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
42/12 = 42 × 25/12 × 25 = 1050/300
Add the two like fractions:
270/300 + 1050/300 = 270 + 1050/300 = 1320/300
1320/300 simplified gives 22/5
So, 45/50 + 42/12 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5

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