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Add 15/12 and 72/50

1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 1 22/50

15/12 + 72/50 is 269/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    15/12 = 15 × 25/12 × 25 = 375/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    72/50 = 72 × 6/50 × 6 = 432/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/300 + 432/300 = 375 + 432/300 = 807/300
  5. 807/300 simplified gives 269/100
  6. So, 15/12 + 72/50 = 269/100
    In mixed form: 269/100

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