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Add 50/10 and 21/12

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 1 9/12

50/10 + 21/12 is 27/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    50/10 = 50 × 6/10 × 6 = 300/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    21/12 = 21 × 5/12 × 5 = 105/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/60 + 105/60 = 300 + 105/60 = 405/60
  5. 405/60 simplified gives 27/4
  6. So, 50/10 + 21/12 = 27/4
    In mixed form: 63/4

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