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Add 20/12 and 5/50

1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 5/50

20/12 + 5/50 is 53/30.

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,
    20/12 = 20 × 25/12 × 25 = 500/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    5/50 = 5 × 6/50 × 6 = 30/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/300 + 30/300 = 500 + 30/300 = 530/300
  5. 530/300 simplified gives 53/30
  6. So, 20/12 + 5/50 = 53/30
    In mixed form: 123/30

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