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Add 50/2 and 8/12

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 8/12

50/2 + 8/12 is 77/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 12 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
    50/2 = 50 × 6/2 × 6 = 300/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    8/12 = 8 × 1/12 × 1 = 8/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/12 + 8/12 = 300 + 8/12 = 308/12
  5. 308/12 simplified gives 77/3
  6. So, 50/2 + 8/12 = 77/3
    In mixed form: 252/3

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