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Add 50/10 and 49/12

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 4 1/12

50/10 + 49/12 is 109/12.

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,
    49/12 = 49 × 5/12 × 5 = 245/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/60 + 245/60 = 300 + 245/60 = 545/60
  5. 545/60 simplified gives 109/12
  6. So, 50/10 + 49/12 = 109/12
    In mixed form: 91/12

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