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Add 50/12 and 30/25

1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 1 5/25

50/12 + 30/25 is 161/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    50/12 = 50 × 25/12 × 25 = 1250/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    30/25 = 30 × 12/25 × 12 = 360/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1250/300 + 360/300 = 1250 + 360/300 = 1610/300
  5. 1610/300 simplified gives 161/30
  6. So, 50/12 + 30/25 = 161/30
    In mixed form: 511/30

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