Add 50/14 and 12/45
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 12/45
50/14 + 12/45 is 403/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
50/14 = 50 × 45/14 × 45 = 2250/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
12/45 = 12 × 14/45 × 14 = 168/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/630 + 168/630 = 2250 + 168/630 = 2418/630 - 2418/630 simplified gives 403/105
- So, 50/14 + 12/45 = 403/105
In mixed form: 388/105
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