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Add 1/12 and 5/50

1/12 + 5/50 is 11/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    1/12 = 1 × 25/12 × 25 = 25/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    5/50 = 5 × 6/50 × 6 = 30/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/300 + 30/300 = 25 + 30/300 = 55/300
  5. 55/300 simplified gives 11/60
  6. So, 1/12 + 5/50 = 11/60

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