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Add 7/12 and 5/50

7/12 + 5/50 is 41/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    7/12 = 7 × 25/12 × 25 = 175/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    5/50 = 5 × 6/50 × 6 = 30/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/300 + 30/300 = 175 + 30/300 = 205/300
  5. 205/300 simplified gives 41/60
  6. So, 7/12 + 5/50 = 41/60

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