Add 50/6 and 9/12
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 9/12
50/6 + 9/12 is 109/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
50/6 = 50 × 2/6 × 2 = 100/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
9/12 = 9 × 1/12 × 1 = 9/12 - Add the two like fractions:
100/12 + 9/12 = 100 + 9/12 = 109/12 - So, 50/6 + 9/12 = 109/12
In mixed form: 91/12
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