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Add 10/50 and 12/3

1st number: 10/50, 2nd number: 4 0/3

10/50 + 12/3 is 21/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 3 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    10/50 = 10 × 3/50 × 3 = 30/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    12/3 = 12 × 50/3 × 50 = 600/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/150 + 600/150 = 30 + 600/150 = 630/150
  5. 630/150 simplified gives 21/5
  6. So, 10/50 + 12/3 = 21/5
    In mixed form: 41/5

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