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Add 50/10 and 90/12

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 7 6/12

50/10 + 90/12 is 25/2.

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,
    90/12 = 90 × 5/12 × 5 = 450/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/60 + 450/60 = 300 + 450/60 = 750/60
  5. 750/60 simplified gives 25/2
  6. So, 50/10 + 90/12 = 25/2
    In mixed form: 121/2

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