Add 7/50 and 27/12, Solve 7/50 + 2 3/12 as a fraction

Add 7/50 and 27/12

1^st number: 7/50, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

7/50 + 27/12 is 239/100.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
7/50 = 7 × 6/50 × 6 = 42/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
27/12 = 27 × 25/12 × 25 = 675/300
Add the two like fractions:
42/300 + 675/300 = 42 + 675/300 = 717/300
717/300 simplified gives 239/100
So, 7/50 + 27/12 = 239/100
In mixed form: 239/100

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