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Add 8/12 and 50/30

1st number: 8/12, 2nd number: 1 20/30

8/12 + 50/30 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    50/30 = 50 × 2/30 × 2 = 100/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/60 + 100/60 = 40 + 100/60 = 140/60
  5. 140/60 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 8/12 + 50/30 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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