Add 9/48 and 50/12
1st number: 9/48, 2nd number: 4 2/12
9/48 + 50/12 is 209/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
9/48 = 9 × 1/48 × 1 = 9/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
50/12 = 50 × 4/12 × 4 = 200/48 - Add the two like fractions:
9/48 + 200/48 = 9 + 200/48 = 209/48 - So, 9/48 + 50/12 = 209/48
In mixed form: 417/48
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