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Add 50/45 and 6/12

1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 6/12

50/45 + 6/12 is 29/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 12 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    6/12 = 6 × 15/12 × 15 = 90/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/180 + 90/180 = 200 + 90/180 = 290/180
  5. 290/180 simplified gives 29/18
  6. So, 50/45 + 6/12 = 29/18
    In mixed form: 111/18

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