Add 12/50 and 49/6, Solve 12/50 + 8 1/6 as a fraction

Add 12/50 and 49/6

1^st number: 12/50, 2^nd number: 8 1/6

12/50 + 49/6 is 1261/150.

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,
49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150
Add the two like fractions:
36/150 + 1225/150 = 36 + 1225/150 = 1261/150
So, 12/50 + 49/6 = 1261/150
In mixed form: 861/150

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