Add 12/50 and 14/10, Solve 12/50 + 1 4/10 as a fraction

Add 12/50 and 14/10

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

12/50 + 14/10 is 41/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 10 is 50

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
12/50 = 12 × 1/50 × 1 = 12/50
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
14/10 = 14 × 5/10 × 5 = 70/50
Add the two like fractions:
12/50 + 70/50 = 12 + 70/50 = 82/50
82/50 simplified gives 41/25
So, 12/50 + 14/10 = 41/25
In mixed form: 116/25

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