Add 10/6 and 12/50
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 12/50
10/6 + 12/50 is 143/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150 - Add the two like fractions:
250/150 + 36/150 = 250 + 36/150 = 286/150 - 286/150 simplified gives 143/75
- So, 10/6 + 12/50 = 143/75
In mixed form: 168/75
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