Add 25/12 and 50/72, Solve 2 1/12 + 50/72 as a fraction

Add 25/12 and 50/72

1^st number: 2 1/12, 2^nd number: 50/72

25/12 + 50/72 is 25/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
25/12 = 25 × 6/12 × 6 = 150/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72
Add the two like fractions:
150/72 + 50/72 = 150 + 50/72 = 200/72
200/72 simplified gives 25/9
So, 25/12 + 50/72 = 25/9
In mixed form: 27/9

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