Add 50/12 and 1/60
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 1/60
50/12 + 1/60 is 251/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60 - Add the two like fractions:
250/60 + 1/60 = 250 + 1/60 = 251/60 - So, 50/12 + 1/60 = 251/60
In mixed form: 411/60
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