Add 8/12 and 45/50
8/12 + 45/50 is 47/30.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 6/50 × 6 = 270/300 - Add the two like fractions:
200/300 + 270/300 = 200 + 270/300 = 470/300 - 470/300 simplified gives 47/30
- So, 8/12 + 45/50 = 47/30
In mixed form: 117/30
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