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Add 25/12 and 12/50

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

25/12 + 12/50 is 697/300.

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,
    25/12 = 25 × 25/12 × 25 = 625/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    12/50 = 12 × 6/50 × 6 = 72/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    625/300 + 72/300 = 625 + 72/300 = 697/300
  5. So, 25/12 + 12/50 = 697/300
    In mixed form: 297/300

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