Add 50/3 and 45/4
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 11 1/4
50/3 + 45/4 is 335/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
50/3 = 50 × 4/3 × 4 = 200/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
45/4 = 45 × 3/4 × 3 = 135/12 - Add the two like fractions:
200/12 + 135/12 = 200 + 135/12 = 335/12 - So, 50/3 + 45/4 = 335/12
In mixed form: 2711/12
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