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Add 7/12 and 50/25

1st number: 7/12, 2nd number: 2 0/25

7/12 + 50/25 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 25 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 25 × 12 = 300,
    50/25 = 50 × 12/25 × 12 = 600/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/300 + 600/300 = 175 + 600/300 = 775/300
  5. 775/300 simplified gives 31/12
  6. So, 7/12 + 50/25 = 31/12
    In mixed form: 27/12

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