Add 12/5 and 50/7
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 7 1/7
12/5 + 50/7 is 334/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
12/5 = 12 × 7/5 × 7 = 84/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
50/7 = 50 × 5/7 × 5 = 250/35 - Add the two like fractions:
84/35 + 250/35 = 84 + 250/35 = 334/35 - So, 12/5 + 50/7 = 334/35
In mixed form: 919/35
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