Add 7/12 and 30/50
7/12 + 30/50 is 71/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
7/12 = 7 × 25/12 × 25 = 175/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
30/50 = 30 × 6/50 × 6 = 180/300 - Add the two like fractions:
175/300 + 180/300 = 175 + 180/300 = 355/300 - 355/300 simplified gives 71/60
- So, 7/12 + 30/50 = 71/60
In mixed form: 111/60
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