Add 12/50 and 2/6
12/50 + 2/6 is 43/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
2/6 = 2 × 25/6 × 25 = 50/150 - Add the two like fractions:
36/150 + 50/150 = 36 + 50/150 = 86/150 - 86/150 simplified gives 43/75
- So, 12/50 + 2/6 = 43/75
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