Add 7/45 and 50/12, Solve 7/45 + 4 2/12 as a fraction

Add 7/45 and 50/12

1^st number: 7/45, 2^nd number: 4 2/12

7/45 + 50/12 is 389/90.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
7/45 = 7 × 4/45 × 4 = 28/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
50/12 = 50 × 15/12 × 15 = 750/180
Add the two like fractions:
28/180 + 750/180 = 28 + 750/180 = 778/180
778/180 simplified gives 389/90
So, 7/45 + 50/12 = 389/90
In mixed form: 429/90

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