Add 10/75 and 50/4, Solve 10/75 + 12 2/4 as a fraction

Add 10/75 and 50/4

1^st number: 10/75, 2^nd number: 12 2/4

10/75 + 50/4 is 379/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 4 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
50/4 = 50 × 75/4 × 75 = 3750/300
Add the two like fractions:
40/300 + 3750/300 = 40 + 3750/300 = 3790/300
3790/300 simplified gives 379/30
So, 10/75 + 50/4 = 379/30
In mixed form: 1219/30

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