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Add 27/50 and 5/12

27/50 + 5/12 is 287/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 12 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    27/50 = 27 × 6/50 × 6 = 162/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/300 + 125/300 = 162 + 125/300 = 287/300
  5. So, 27/50 + 5/12 = 287/300

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