Add 50/10 and 1/12
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 1/12
50/10 + 1/12 is 61/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
50/10 = 50 × 6/10 × 6 = 300/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60 - Add the two like fractions:
300/60 + 5/60 = 300 + 5/60 = 305/60 - 305/60 simplified gives 61/12
- So, 50/10 + 1/12 = 61/12
In mixed form: 51/12
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