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Add 50/4 and 30/75

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 30/75

50/4 + 30/75 is 129/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    50/4 = 50 × 75/4 × 75 = 3750/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    30/75 = 30 × 4/75 × 4 = 120/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3750/300 + 120/300 = 3750 + 120/300 = 3870/300
  5. 3870/300 simplified gives 129/10
  6. So, 50/4 + 30/75 = 129/10
    In mixed form: 129/10

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