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Add 12/50 and 5/3

1st number: 12/50, 2nd number: 1 2/3

12/50 + 5/3 is 143/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 3 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    5/3 = 5 × 50/3 × 50 = 250/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/150 + 250/150 = 36 + 250/150 = 286/150
  5. 286/150 simplified gives 143/75
  6. So, 12/50 + 5/3 = 143/75
    In mixed form: 168/75

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