Add 50/3 and 9/12
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 9/12
503 + 912 is 20912.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
503 = 50 × 43 × 4 = 20012 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
912 = 9 × 112 × 1 = 912 - Add the two like fractions:
20012 + 912 = 200 + 912 = 20912 - So, 50/3 + 9/12 = 209/12
In mixed form: 17512
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