Add 12/50 and 56/6, Solve 12/50 + 9 2/6 as a fraction

Add 12/50 and 56/6

1^st number: 12/50, 2^nd number: 9 2/6

12/50 + 56/6 is 718/75.

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,
56/6 = 56 × 25/6 × 25 = 1400/150
Add the two like fractions:
36/150 + 1400/150 = 36 + 1400/150 = 1436/150
1436/150 simplified gives 718/75
So, 12/50 + 56/6 = 718/75
In mixed form: 943/75

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