Add 50/12 and 1/10
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 1/10
50/12 + 1/10 is 64/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
50/12 = 50 × 5/12 × 5 = 250/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
1/10 = 1 × 6/10 × 6 = 6/60 - Add the two like fractions:
250/60 + 6/60 = 250 + 6/60 = 256/60 - 256/60 simplified gives 64/15
- So, 50/12 + 1/10 = 64/15
In mixed form: 44/15
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