Add 40/12 and 10/50, Solve 3 4/12 + 10/50 as a fraction

Add 40/12 and 10/50

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 10/50

40/12 + 10/50 is 53/15.

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,
40/12 = 40 × 25/12 × 25 = 1000/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
10/50 = 10 × 6/50 × 6 = 60/300
Add the two like fractions:
1000/300 + 60/300 = 1000 + 60/300 = 1060/300
1060/300 simplified gives 53/15
So, 40/12 + 10/50 = 53/15
In mixed form: 38/15

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