Add 50/25 and 21/12, Solve 2 0/25 + 1 9/12 as a fraction

Add 50/25 and 21/12

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 1 9/12

50/25 + 21/12 is 15/4.

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,
21/12 = 21 × 25/12 × 25 = 525/300
Add the two like fractions:
600/300 + 525/300 = 600 + 525/300 = 1125/300
1125/300 simplified gives 15/4
So, 50/25 + 21/12 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4

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