Add 5/7 and 12/50
5/7 + 12/50 is 167/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
5/7 = 5 × 50/7 × 50 = 250/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350 - Add the two like fractions:
250/350 + 84/350 = 250 + 84/350 = 334/350 - 334/350 simplified gives 167/175
- So, 5/7 + 12/50 = 167/175
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