Add 4/12 and 72/50, Solve 4/12 + 1 22/50 as a fraction

Add 4/12 and 72/50

1^st number: 4/12, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

4/12 + 72/50 is 133/75.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
4/12 = 4 × 25/12 × 25 = 100/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
72/50 = 72 × 6/50 × 6 = 432/300
Add the two like fractions:
100/300 + 432/300 = 100 + 432/300 = 532/300
532/300 simplified gives 133/75
So, 4/12 + 72/50 = 133/75
In mixed form: 158/75

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