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

Add 50/10 and 5/12

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

50/10 + 5/12 is 65/12.

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,
5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60
Add the two like fractions:
300/60 + 25/60 = 300 + 25/60 = 325/60
325/60 simplified gives 65/12
So, 50/10 + 5/12 = 65/12
In mixed form: 55/12

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