Add 50/15 and 5/12
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 5/12
50/15 + 5/12 is 15/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
50/15 = 50 × 4/15 × 4 = 200/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60 - Add the two like fractions:
200/60 + 25/60 = 200 + 25/60 = 225/60 - 225/60 simplified gives 15/4
- So, 50/15 + 5/12 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4
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