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Add 5/50 and 3/12

5/50 + 3/12 is 7/20.

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,
    5/50 = 5 × 6/50 × 6 = 30/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    3/12 = 3 × 25/12 × 25 = 75/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/300 + 75/300 = 30 + 75/300 = 105/300
  5. 105/300 simplified gives 7/20
  6. So, 5/50 + 3/12 = 7/20

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