Add 7/12 and 50/5, Solve 7/12 + 10 0/5 as a fraction

Add 7/12 and 50/5

1^st number: 7/12, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

7/12 + 50/5 is 127/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
50/5 = 50 × 12/5 × 12 = 600/60
Add the two like fractions:
35/60 + 600/60 = 35 + 600/60 = 635/60
635/60 simplified gives 127/12
So, 7/12 + 50/5 = 127/12
In mixed form: 107/12

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