Add 10/50 and 24/12, Solve 10/50 + 2 0/12 as a fraction

Add 10/50 and 24/12

1^st number: 10/50, 2^nd number: 2 0/12

10/50 + 24/12 is 11/5.

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,
10/50 = 10 × 6/50 × 6 = 60/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
24/12 = 24 × 25/12 × 25 = 600/300
Add the two like fractions:
60/300 + 600/300 = 60 + 600/300 = 660/300
660/300 simplified gives 11/5
So, 10/50 + 24/12 = 11/5
In mixed form: 21/5

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