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Add 12/50 and 6/49

12/50 + 6/49 is 444/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    12/50 = 12 × 49/50 × 49 = 588/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    6/49 = 6 × 50/49 × 50 = 300/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/2450 + 300/2450 = 588 + 300/2450 = 888/2450
  5. 888/2450 simplified gives 444/1225
  6. So, 12/50 + 6/49 = 444/1225

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