Add 50/25 and 8/12
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 8/12
50/25 + 8/12 is 8/3.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 25/12 × 25 = 200/300 - Add the two like fractions:
600/300 + 200/300 = 600 + 200/300 = 800/300 - 800/300 simplified gives 8/3
- So, 50/25 + 8/12 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3
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