Add 50/12 and 8/45, Solve 4 2/12 + 8/45 as a fraction

Add 50/12 and 8/45

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 8/45

50/12 + 8/45 is 391/90.

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,
8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180
Add the two like fractions:
750/180 + 32/180 = 750 + 32/180 = 782/180
782/180 simplified gives 391/90
So, 50/12 + 8/45 = 391/90
In mixed form: 431/90

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