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Add 12/50 and 28/10

1st number: 12/50, 2nd number: 2 8/10

12/50 + 28/10 is 76/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    12/50 = 12 × 1/50 × 1 = 12/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    28/10 = 28 × 5/10 × 5 = 140/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/50 + 140/50 = 12 + 140/50 = 152/50
  5. 152/50 simplified gives 76/25
  6. So, 12/50 + 28/10 = 76/25
    In mixed form: 31/25

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