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Add 12/2 and 35/50

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 35/50

12/2 + 35/50 is 67/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    12/2 = 12 × 25/2 × 25 = 300/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    35/50 = 35 × 1/50 × 1 = 35/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/50 + 35/50 = 300 + 35/50 = 335/50
  5. 335/50 simplified gives 67/10
  6. So, 12/2 + 35/50 = 67/10
    In mixed form: 67/10

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