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Add 12/15 and 56/50

1st number: 12/15, 2nd number: 1 6/50

12/15 + 56/50 is 48/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    12/15 = 12 × 10/15 × 10 = 120/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    56/50 = 56 × 3/50 × 3 = 168/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/150 + 168/150 = 120 + 168/150 = 288/150
  5. 288/150 simplified gives 48/25
  6. So, 12/15 + 56/50 = 48/25
    In mixed form: 123/25

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