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Add 50/25 and 7/12

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 7/12

50/25 + 7/12 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    50/25 = 50 × 12/25 × 12 = 600/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    7/12 = 7 × 25/12 × 25 = 175/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/300 + 175/300 = 600 + 175/300 = 775/300
  5. 775/300 simplified gives 31/12
  6. So, 50/25 + 7/12 = 31/12
    In mixed form: 27/12

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