Add 49/50 and 12/45
49/50 + 12/45 is 187/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
49/50 = 49 × 9/50 × 9 = 441/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
12/45 = 12 × 10/45 × 10 = 120/450 - Add the two like fractions:
441/450 + 120/450 = 441 + 120/450 = 561/450 - 561/450 simplified gives 187/150
- So, 49/50 + 12/45 = 187/150
In mixed form: 137/150
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