Add 12/50 and 28/6, Solve 12/50 + 4 4/6 as a fraction

Add 12/50 and 28/6

1^st number: 12/50, 2^nd number: 4 4/6

12/50 + 28/6 is 368/75.

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,
28/6 = 28 × 25/6 × 25 = 700/150
Add the two like fractions:
36/150 + 700/150 = 36 + 700/150 = 736/150
736/150 simplified gives 368/75
So, 12/50 + 28/6 = 368/75
In mixed form: 468/75

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