Add 50/12 and 3/10
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 3/10
50/12 + 3/10 is 67/15.
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,
3/10 = 3 × 6/10 × 6 = 18/60 - Add the two like fractions:
250/60 + 18/60 = 250 + 18/60 = 268/60 - 268/60 simplified gives 67/15
- So, 50/12 + 3/10 = 67/15
In mixed form: 47/15
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