Add 8/12 and 20/50
8/12 + 20/50 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
8/12 = 8 × 25/12 × 25 = 200/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
20/50 = 20 × 6/50 × 6 = 120/300 - Add the two like fractions:
200/300 + 120/300 = 200 + 120/300 = 320/300 - 320/300 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 8/12 + 20/50 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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