Add 3/12 and 50/5, Solve 3/12 + 10 0/5 as a fraction

Add 3/12 and 50/5

1^st number: 3/12, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

3/12 + 50/5 is 41/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
50/5 = 50 × 12/5 × 12 = 600/60
Add the two like fractions:
15/60 + 600/60 = 15 + 600/60 = 615/60
615/60 simplified gives 41/4
So, 3/12 + 50/5 = 41/4
In mixed form: 101/4

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