Add 50/12 and 8/30, Solve 4 2/12 + 8/30 as a fraction

Add 50/12 and 8/30

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 8/30

50/12 + 8/30 is 133/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
50/12 = 50 × 5/12 × 5 = 250/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
8/30 = 8 × 2/30 × 2 = 16/60
Add the two like fractions:
250/60 + 16/60 = 250 + 16/60 = 266/60
266/60 simplified gives 133/30
So, 50/12 + 8/30 = 133/30
In mixed form: 413/30

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