Add 12/50 and 56/12, Solve 12/50 + 4 8/12 as a fraction

Add 12/50 and 56/12

1^st number: 12/50, 2^nd number: 4 8/12

12/50 + 56/12 is 368/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
12/50 = 12 × 6/50 × 6 = 72/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
56/12 = 56 × 25/12 × 25 = 1400/300
Add the two like fractions:
72/300 + 1400/300 = 72 + 1400/300 = 1472/300
1472/300 simplified gives 368/75
So, 12/50 + 56/12 = 368/75
In mixed form: 468/75

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