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Add 50/4 and 21/45

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 21/45

50/4 + 21/45 is 389/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    50/4 = 50 × 45/4 × 45 = 2250/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    21/45 = 21 × 4/45 × 4 = 84/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/180 + 84/180 = 2250 + 84/180 = 2334/180
  5. 2334/180 simplified gives 389/30
  6. So, 50/4 + 21/45 = 389/30
    In mixed form: 1229/30

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