Add 50/12 and 27/20
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 1 7/20
50/12 + 27/20 is 331/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 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 20 × 3 = 60,
27/20 = 27 × 3/20 × 3 = 81/60 - Add the two like fractions:
250/60 + 81/60 = 250 + 81/60 = 331/60 - So, 50/12 + 27/20 = 331/60
In mixed form: 531/60
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