Add 27/25 and 50/12, Solve 1 2/25 + 4 2/12 as a fraction

Add 27/25 and 50/12

1^st number: 1 2/25, 2^nd number: 4 2/12

27/25 + 50/12 is 787/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 12 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
27/25 = 27 × 12/25 × 12 = 324/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
50/12 = 50 × 25/12 × 25 = 1250/300
Add the two like fractions:
324/300 + 1250/300 = 324 + 1250/300 = 1574/300
1574/300 simplified gives 787/150
So, 27/25 + 50/12 = 787/150
In mixed form: 537/150

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