Add 10/50 and 7/12, Solve 10/50 + 7/12 as a fraction

Add 10/50 and 7/12

10/50 + 7/12 is 47/60.

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,
7/12 = 7 × 25/12 × 25 = 175/300
Add the two like fractions:
60/300 + 175/300 = 60 + 175/300 = 235/300
235/300 simplified gives 47/60
So, 10/50 + 7/12 = 47/60

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