Add 50/5 and 4/12
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 4/12
50/5 + 4/12 is 31/3.
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,
4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
600/60 + 20/60 = 600 + 20/60 = 620/60 - 620/60 simplified gives 31/3
- So, 50/5 + 4/12 = 31/3
In mixed form: 101/3
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