Add 60/12 and 5/50, Solve 5 0/12 + 5/50 as a fraction

Add 60/12 and 5/50

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 5/50

60/12 + 5/50 is 51/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
60/12 = 60 × 25/12 × 25 = 1500/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
5/50 = 5 × 6/50 × 6 = 30/300
Add the two like fractions:
1500/300 + 30/300 = 1500 + 30/300 = 1530/300
1530/300 simplified gives 51/10
So, 60/12 + 5/50 = 51/10
In mixed form: 51/10

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