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Add 7/50 and 18/12

1st number: 7/50, 2nd number: 1 6/12

7/50 + 18/12 is 41/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 12 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    7/50 = 7 × 6/50 × 6 = 42/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    18/12 = 18 × 25/12 × 25 = 450/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/300 + 450/300 = 42 + 450/300 = 492/300
  5. 492/300 simplified gives 41/25
  6. So, 7/50 + 18/12 = 41/25
    In mixed form: 116/25

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