Add 45/50 and 5/12, Solve 45/50 + 5/12 as a fraction

Add 45/50 and 5/12

45/50 + 5/12 is 79/60.

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,
5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300
Add the two like fractions:
270/300 + 125/300 = 270 + 125/300 = 395/300
395/300 simplified gives 79/60
So, 45/50 + 5/12 = 79/60
In mixed form: 119/60

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