Add 50/30 and 6/12
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 6/12
50/30 + 6/12 is 13/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
50/30 = 50 × 2/30 × 2 = 100/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
100/60 + 30/60 = 100 + 30/60 = 130/60 - 130/60 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 50/30 + 6/12 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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