Add 50/12 and 32/45
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 32/45
50/12 + 32/45 is 439/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
50/12 = 50 × 15/12 × 15 = 750/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
32/45 = 32 × 4/45 × 4 = 128/180 - Add the two like fractions:
750/180 + 128/180 = 750 + 128/180 = 878/180 - 878/180 simplified gives 439/90
- So, 50/12 + 32/45 = 439/90
In mixed form: 479/90
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