Add 6/12 and 50/9
1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 5 5/9
6/12 + 50/9 is 109/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
6/12 = 6 × 3/12 × 3 = 18/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
50/9 = 50 × 4/9 × 4 = 200/36 - Add the two like fractions:
18/36 + 200/36 = 18 + 200/36 = 218/36 - 218/36 simplified gives 109/18
- So, 6/12 + 50/9 = 109/18
In mixed form: 61/18
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