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Add 50/12 and 7/75

1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 7/75

50/12 + 7/75 is 213/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 75 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 75 × 4 = 300,
    7/75 = 7 × 4/75 × 4 = 28/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1250/300 + 28/300 = 1250 + 28/300 = 1278/300
  5. 1278/300 simplified gives 213/50
  6. So, 50/12 + 7/75 = 213/50
    In mixed form: 413/50

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