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Add 50/75 and 5/12

50/75 + 5/12 is 13/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/300 + 125/300 = 200 + 125/300 = 325/300
  5. 325/300 simplified gives 13/12
  6. So, 50/75 + 5/12 = 13/12
    In mixed form: 11/12

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