Add 50/5 and 1/12
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 1/12
50/5 + 1/12 is 121/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
50/5 = 50 × 12/5 × 12 = 600/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60 - Add the two like fractions:
600/60 + 5/60 = 600 + 5/60 = 605/60 - 605/60 simplified gives 121/12
- So, 50/5 + 1/12 = 121/12
In mixed form: 101/12
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