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Add 5/12 and 30/50

5/12 + 30/50 is 61/60.

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,
    5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    30/50 = 30 × 6/50 × 6 = 180/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/300 + 180/300 = 125 + 180/300 = 305/300
  5. 305/300 simplified gives 61/60
  6. So, 5/12 + 30/50 = 61/60
    In mixed form: 11/60

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