Add 10/50 and 49/12, Solve 10/50 + 4 1/12 as a fraction

Add 10/50 and 49/12

1^st number: 10/50, 2^nd number: 4 1/12

10/50 + 49/12 is 257/60.

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,
49/12 = 49 × 25/12 × 25 = 1225/300
Add the two like fractions:
60/300 + 1225/300 = 60 + 1225/300 = 1285/300
1285/300 simplified gives 257/60
So, 10/50 + 49/12 = 257/60
In mixed form: 417/60

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