Add 12/50 and 7/10
12/50 + 7/10 is 47/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/10 = 7 × 5/10 × 5 = 35/50 - Add the two like fractions:
12/50 + 35/50 = 12 + 35/50 = 47/50 - So, 12/50 + 7/10 = 47/50
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