Add 90/50 and 5/12, Solve 1 40/50 + 5/12 as a fraction

Add 90/50 and 5/12

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 5/12

90/50 + 5/12 is 133/60.

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,
90/50 = 90 × 6/50 × 6 = 540/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300
Add the two like fractions:
540/300 + 125/300 = 540 + 125/300 = 665/300
665/300 simplified gives 133/60
So, 90/50 + 5/12 = 133/60
In mixed form: 213/60

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