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Add 9/12 and 2/50

9/12 + 2/50 is 79/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    9/12 = 9 × 25/12 × 25 = 225/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    2/50 = 2 × 6/50 × 6 = 12/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/300 + 12/300 = 225 + 12/300 = 237/300
  5. 237/300 simplified gives 79/100
  6. So, 9/12 + 2/50 = 79/100

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