Add 50/25 and 4/12, Solve 2 0/25 + 4/12 as a fraction

Add 50/25 and 4/12

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 4/12

50/25 + 4/12 is 7/3.

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,
4/12 = 4 × 25/12 × 25 = 100/300
Add the two like fractions:
600/300 + 100/300 = 600 + 100/300 = 700/300
700/300 simplified gives 7/3
So, 50/25 + 4/12 = 7/3
In mixed form: 21/3

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