Add 12/5 and 27/50
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 27/50
12/5 + 27/50 is 147/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
12/5 = 12 × 10/5 × 10 = 120/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
27/50 = 27 × 1/50 × 1 = 27/50 - Add the two like fractions:
120/50 + 27/50 = 120 + 27/50 = 147/50 - So, 12/5 + 27/50 = 147/50
In mixed form: 247/50
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