Add 49/50 and 12/3
1st number: 49/50, 2nd number: 4 0/3
49/50 + 12/3 is 249/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 3 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
49/50 = 49 × 3/50 × 3 = 147/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
12/3 = 12 × 50/3 × 50 = 600/150 - Add the two like fractions:
147/150 + 600/150 = 147 + 600/150 = 747/150 - 747/150 simplified gives 249/50
- So, 49/50 + 12/3 = 249/50
In mixed form: 449/50
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