Add 50/5 and 9/12
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 9/12
50/5 + 9/12 is 43/4.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 5/12 × 5 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
600/60 + 45/60 = 600 + 45/60 = 645/60 - 645/60 simplified gives 43/4
- So, 50/5 + 9/12 = 43/4
In mixed form: 103/4
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