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Add 50/10 and 12/72

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 12/72

50/10 + 12/72 is 31/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    50/10 = 50 × 36/10 × 36 = 1800/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/360 + 60/360 = 1800 + 60/360 = 1860/360
  5. 1860/360 simplified gives 31/6
  6. So, 50/10 + 12/72 = 31/6
    In mixed form: 51/6

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