Add 81/15 and 50/12
1st number: 5 6/15, 2nd number: 4 2/12
81/15 + 50/12 is 287/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
81/15 = 81 × 4/15 × 4 = 324/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
50/12 = 50 × 5/12 × 5 = 250/60 - Add the two like fractions:
324/60 + 250/60 = 324 + 250/60 = 574/60 - 574/60 simplified gives 287/30
- So, 81/15 + 50/12 = 287/30
In mixed form: 917/30
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