Add 50/60 and 8/12
50/60 + 8/12 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60 - Add the two like fractions:
50/60 + 40/60 = 50 + 40/60 = 90/60 - 90/60 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 50/60 + 8/12 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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