Add 70/12 and 5/50, Solve 5 10/12 + 5/50 as a fraction

Add 70/12 and 5/50

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 5/50

70/12 + 5/50 is 89/15.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
70/12 = 70 × 25/12 × 25 = 1750/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
5/50 = 5 × 6/50 × 6 = 30/300
Add the two like fractions:
1750/300 + 30/300 = 1750 + 30/300 = 1780/300
1780/300 simplified gives 89/15
So, 70/12 + 5/50 = 89/15
In mixed form: 514/15

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