Add 50/2 and 12/45
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 12/45
50/2 + 12/45 is 379/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
50/2 = 50 × 45/2 × 45 = 2250/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/90 + 24/90 = 2250 + 24/90 = 2274/90 - 2274/90 simplified gives 379/15
- So, 50/2 + 12/45 = 379/15
In mixed form: 254/15
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