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Add 32/12 and 84/50

1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 1 34/50

32/12 + 84/50 is 326/75.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    32/12 = 32 × 25/12 × 25 = 800/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    84/50 = 84 × 6/50 × 6 = 504/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/300 + 504/300 = 800 + 504/300 = 1304/300
  5. 1304/300 simplified gives 326/75
  6. So, 32/12 + 84/50 = 326/75
    In mixed form: 426/75

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