Add 7/50 and 4/12
7/50 + 4/12 is 71/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
7/50 = 7 × 6/50 × 6 = 42/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
4/12 = 4 × 25/12 × 25 = 100/300 - Add the two like fractions:
42/300 + 100/300 = 42 + 100/300 = 142/300 - 142/300 simplified gives 71/150
- So, 7/50 + 4/12 = 71/150
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