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Add 50/12 and 28/40

1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 28/40

50/12 + 28/40 is 73/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
    50/12 = 50 × 10/12 × 10 = 500/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    28/40 = 28 × 3/40 × 3 = 84/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/120 + 84/120 = 500 + 84/120 = 584/120
  5. 584/120 simplified gives 73/15
  6. So, 50/12 + 28/40 = 73/15
    In mixed form: 413/15

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