Add 50/10 and 14/12, Solve 5 0/10 + 1 2/12 as a fraction

Add 50/10 and 14/12

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

50/10 + 14/12 is 37/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
50/10 = 50 × 6/10 × 6 = 300/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
14/12 = 14 × 5/12 × 5 = 70/60
Add the two like fractions:
300/60 + 70/60 = 300 + 70/60 = 370/60
370/60 simplified gives 37/6
So, 50/10 + 14/12 = 37/6
In mixed form: 61/6

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