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Add 50/12 and 21/5

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

50/12 + 21/5 is 251/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 5 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    50/12 = 50 × 5/12 × 5 = 250/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    21/5 = 21 × 12/5 × 12 = 252/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/60 + 252/60 = 250 + 252/60 = 502/60
  5. 502/60 simplified gives 251/30
  6. So, 50/12 + 21/5 = 251/30
    In mixed form: 811/30

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