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Add 10/12 and 48/50

10/12 + 48/50 is 269/150.

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,
    10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    48/50 = 48 × 6/50 × 6 = 288/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/300 + 288/300 = 250 + 288/300 = 538/300
  5. 538/300 simplified gives 269/150
  6. So, 10/12 + 48/50 = 269/150
    In mixed form: 1119/150

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