Add 15/12 and 21/50, Solve 1 3/12 + 21/50 as a fraction

Add 15/12 and 21/50

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 21/50

15/12 + 21/50 is 167/100.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
15/12 = 15 × 25/12 × 25 = 375/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
21/50 = 21 × 6/50 × 6 = 126/300
Add the two like fractions:
375/300 + 126/300 = 375 + 126/300 = 501/300
501/300 simplified gives 167/100
So, 15/12 + 21/50 = 167/100
In mixed form: 167/100

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