Add 3/50 and 12/6
1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 2 0/6
3/50 + 12/6 is 103/50.
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,
3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
12/6 = 12 × 25/6 × 25 = 300/150 - Add the two like fractions:
9/150 + 300/150 = 9 + 300/150 = 309/150 - 309/150 simplified gives 103/50
- So, 3/50 + 12/6 = 103/50
In mixed form: 23/50
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