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Add 5/50 and 12/9

1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 1 3/9

5/50 + 12/9 is 43/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    12/9 = 12 × 50/9 × 50 = 600/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/450 + 600/450 = 45 + 600/450 = 645/450
  5. 645/450 simplified gives 43/30
  6. So, 5/50 + 12/9 = 43/30
    In mixed form: 113/30

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