Add 50/12 and 80/50, Solve 4 2/12 + 1 30/50 as a fraction

Add 50/12 and 80/50

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 30/50

50/12 + 80/50 is 173/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
50/12 = 50 × 25/12 × 25 = 1250/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
80/50 = 80 × 6/50 × 6 = 480/300
Add the two like fractions:
1250/300 + 480/300 = 1250 + 480/300 = 1730/300
1730/300 simplified gives 173/30
So, 50/12 + 80/50 = 173/30
In mixed form: 523/30

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