Add 5/12 and 42/50
5/12 + 42/50 is 377/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
42/50 = 42 × 6/50 × 6 = 252/300 - Add the two like fractions:
125/300 + 252/300 = 125 + 252/300 = 377/300 - So, 5/12 + 42/50 = 377/300
In mixed form: 177/300
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