Add 50/30 and 7/12, Solve 1 20/30 + 7/12 as a fraction

Add 50/30 and 7/12

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 7/12

50/30 + 7/12 is 9/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
50/30 = 50 × 2/30 × 2 = 100/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60
Add the two like fractions:
100/60 + 35/60 = 100 + 35/60 = 135/60
135/60 simplified gives 9/4
So, 50/30 + 7/12 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4

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