Add 5/12 and 50/25, Solve 5/12 + 2 0/25 as a fraction

Add 5/12 and 50/25

1^st number: 5/12, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

5/12 + 50/25 is 29/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 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 25 × 12 = 300,
50/25 = 50 × 12/25 × 12 = 600/300
Add the two like fractions:
125/300 + 600/300 = 125 + 600/300 = 725/300
725/300 simplified gives 29/12
So, 5/12 + 50/25 = 29/12
In mixed form: 25/12

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