Add 50/5 and 21/12, Solve 10 0/5 + 1 9/12 as a fraction

Add 50/5 and 21/12

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 9/12

50/5 + 21/12 is 47/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
50/5 = 50 × 12/5 × 12 = 600/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
21/12 = 21 × 5/12 × 5 = 105/60
Add the two like fractions:
600/60 + 105/60 = 600 + 105/60 = 705/60
705/60 simplified gives 47/4
So, 50/5 + 21/12 = 47/4
In mixed form: 113/4

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