Add 10/12 and 10/50
10/12 + 10/50 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
10/50 = 10 × 6/50 × 6 = 60/300 - Add the two like fractions:
250/300 + 60/300 = 250 + 60/300 = 310/300 - 310/300 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 10/12 + 10/50 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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