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Add 12/50 and 30/7

1st number: 12/50, 2nd number: 4 2/7

12/50 + 30/7 is 792/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    30/7 = 30 × 50/7 × 50 = 1500/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/350 + 1500/350 = 84 + 1500/350 = 1584/350
  5. 1584/350 simplified gives 792/175
  6. So, 12/50 + 30/7 = 792/175
    In mixed form: 492/175

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