Add 12/50 and 20/6
1st number: 12/50, 2nd number: 3 2/6
12/50 + 20/6 is 268/75.
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,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
20/6 = 20 × 25/6 × 25 = 500/150 - Add the two like fractions:
36/150 + 500/150 = 36 + 500/150 = 536/150 - 536/150 simplified gives 268/75
- So, 12/50 + 20/6 = 268/75
In mixed form: 343/75
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