Add 50/4 and 54/60
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 54/60
50/4 + 54/60 is 67/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
50/4 = 50 × 15/4 × 15 = 750/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
54/60 = 54 × 1/60 × 1 = 54/60 - Add the two like fractions:
750/60 + 54/60 = 750 + 54/60 = 804/60 - 804/60 simplified gives 67/5
- So, 50/4 + 54/60 = 67/5
In mixed form: 132/5
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