Add 50/12 and 10/15, Solve 4 2/12 + 10/15 as a fraction

Add 50/12 and 10/15

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 10/15

50/12 + 10/15 is 29/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
50/12 = 50 × 5/12 × 5 = 250/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
10/15 = 10 × 4/15 × 4 = 40/60
Add the two like fractions:
250/60 + 40/60 = 250 + 40/60 = 290/60
290/60 simplified gives 29/6
So, 50/12 + 10/15 = 29/6
In mixed form: 45/6

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