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Add 25/12 and 30/50

1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 30/50

25/12 + 30/50 is 161/60.

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,
    30/50 = 30 × 6/50 × 6 = 180/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    625/300 + 180/300 = 625 + 180/300 = 805/300
  5. 805/300 simplified gives 161/60
  6. So, 25/12 + 30/50 = 161/60
    In mixed form: 241/60

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