Add 50/12 and 10/32
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 10/32
50/12 + 10/32 is 215/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
50/12 = 50 × 8/12 × 8 = 400/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96 - Add the two like fractions:
400/96 + 30/96 = 400 + 30/96 = 430/96 - 430/96 simplified gives 215/48
- So, 50/12 + 10/32 = 215/48
In mixed form: 423/48
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