Add 50/25 and 1/12
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 1/12
50/25 + 1/12 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
50/25 = 50 × 12/25 × 12 = 600/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
1/12 = 1 × 25/12 × 25 = 25/300 - Add the two like fractions:
600/300 + 25/300 = 600 + 25/300 = 625/300 - 625/300 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 50/25 + 1/12 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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