Add 12/2 and 5/50, Solve 6 0/2 + 5/50 as a fraction

Add 12/2 and 5/50

1^st number: 6 0/2, 2^nd number: 5/50

12/2 + 5/50 is 61/10.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
12/2 = 12 × 25/2 × 25 = 300/50
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
5/50 = 5 × 1/50 × 1 = 5/50
Add the two like fractions:
300/50 + 5/50 = 300 + 5/50 = 305/50
305/50 simplified gives 61/10
So, 12/2 + 5/50 = 61/10
In mixed form: 61/10

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