Add 50/12 and 10/8
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 1 2/8
50/12 + 10/8 is 65/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
50/12 = 50 × 2/12 × 2 = 100/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
10/8 = 10 × 3/8 × 3 = 30/24 - Add the two like fractions:
100/24 + 30/24 = 100 + 30/24 = 130/24 - 130/24 simplified gives 65/12
- So, 50/12 + 10/8 = 65/12
In mixed form: 55/12
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