Add 50/5 and 7/12
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 7/12
50/5 + 7/12 is 127/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
50/5 = 50 × 12/5 × 12 = 600/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60 - Add the two like fractions:
600/60 + 35/60 = 600 + 35/60 = 635/60 - 635/60 simplified gives 127/12
- So, 50/5 + 7/12 = 127/12
In mixed form: 107/12
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