Add 50/10 and 30/12
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 2 6/12
50/10 + 30/12 is 15/2.
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,
30/12 = 30 × 5/12 × 5 = 150/60 - Add the two like fractions:
300/60 + 150/60 = 300 + 150/60 = 450/60 - 450/60 simplified gives 15/2
- So, 50/10 + 30/12 = 15/2
In mixed form: 71/2
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