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Add 30/50 and 7/12

30/50 + 7/12 is 71/60.

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,
    30/50 = 30 × 6/50 × 6 = 180/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    7/12 = 7 × 25/12 × 25 = 175/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/300 + 175/300 = 180 + 175/300 = 355/300
  5. 355/300 simplified gives 71/60
  6. So, 30/50 + 7/12 = 71/60
    In mixed form: 111/60

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