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Add 15/50 and 10/12

15/50 + 10/12 is 17/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    15/50 = 15 × 6/50 × 6 = 90/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/300 + 250/300 = 90 + 250/300 = 340/300
  5. 340/300 simplified gives 17/15
  6. So, 15/50 + 10/12 = 17/15
    In mixed form: 12/15

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