Add 5/12 and 50/35, Solve 5/12 + 1 15/35 as a fraction

Add 5/12 and 50/35

1^st number: 5/12, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

5/12 + 50/35 is 155/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
5/12 = 5 × 35/12 × 35 = 175/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
50/35 = 50 × 12/35 × 12 = 600/420
Add the two like fractions:
175/420 + 600/420 = 175 + 600/420 = 775/420
775/420 simplified gives 155/84
So, 5/12 + 50/35 = 155/84
In mixed form: 171/84

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