Add 50/75 and 5/12
50/75 + 5/12 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300 - Add the two like fractions:
200/300 + 125/300 = 200 + 125/300 = 325/300 - 325/300 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 50/75 + 5/12 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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