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Add 42/50 and 15/12

1st number: 42/50, 2nd number: 1 3/12

42/50 + 15/12 is 209/100.

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,
    42/50 = 42 × 6/50 × 6 = 252/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    15/12 = 15 × 25/12 × 25 = 375/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/300 + 375/300 = 252 + 375/300 = 627/300
  5. 627/300 simplified gives 209/100
  6. So, 42/50 + 15/12 = 209/100
    In mixed form: 29/100

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