Add 75/6 and 50/7, Solve 12 3/6 + 7 1/7 as a fraction

Add 75/6 and 50/7

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 7 1/7

75/6 + 50/7 is 275/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
75/6 = 75 × 7/6 × 7 = 525/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
50/7 = 50 × 6/7 × 6 = 300/42
Add the two like fractions:
525/42 + 300/42 = 525 + 300/42 = 825/42
825/42 simplified gives 275/14
So, 75/6 + 50/7 = 275/14
In mixed form: 199/14

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad