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Add 12/50 and 32/30

1st number: 12/50, 2nd number: 1 2/30

12/50 + 32/30 is 98/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    32/30 = 32 × 5/30 × 5 = 160/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/150 + 160/150 = 36 + 160/150 = 196/150
  5. 196/150 simplified gives 98/75
  6. So, 12/50 + 32/30 = 98/75
    In mixed form: 123/75

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