Add 1/50 and 63/12, Solve 1/50 + 5 3/12 as a fraction

Add 1/50 and 63/12

1^st number: 1/50, 2^nd number: 5 3/12

1/50 + 63/12 is 527/100.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
1/50 = 1 × 6/50 × 6 = 6/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
63/12 = 63 × 25/12 × 25 = 1575/300
Add the two like fractions:
6/300 + 1575/300 = 6 + 1575/300 = 1581/300
1581/300 simplified gives 527/100
So, 1/50 + 63/12 = 527/100
In mixed form: 527/100

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