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Add 50/15 and 35/12

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 2 11/12

50/15 + 35/12 is 25/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    50/15 = 50 × 4/15 × 4 = 200/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/60 + 175/60 = 200 + 175/60 = 375/60
  5. 375/60 simplified gives 25/4
  6. So, 50/15 + 35/12 = 25/4
    In mixed form: 61/4

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