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Add 50/4 and 12/20

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 12/20

50/4 + 12/20 is 131/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 20 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
    50/4 = 50 × 5/4 × 5 = 250/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
    12/20 = 12 × 1/20 × 1 = 12/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/20 + 12/20 = 250 + 12/20 = 262/20
  5. 262/20 simplified gives 131/10
  6. So, 50/4 + 12/20 = 131/10
    In mixed form: 131/10

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