Answers

Add 50/12 and 30/10

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 3 0/10

50/12 + 30/10 is 43/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 10 is 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 10 × 6 = 60,
   30/10 = 30 × 6/10 × 6 = 180/60
4. Add the two fractions:
   250/60 + 180/60 = 250 + 180/60 = 430/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/6
6. In mixed form: 71/6

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