Add 12/50 and 60/18, Solve 12/50 + 3 6/18 as a fraction

Add 12/50 and 60/18

1^st number: 12/50, 2^nd number: 3 6/18

12/50 + 60/18 is 268/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
12/50 = 12 × 9/50 × 9 = 108/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
60/18 = 60 × 25/18 × 25 = 1500/450
Add the two like fractions:
108/450 + 1500/450 = 108 + 1500/450 = 1608/450
1608/450 simplified gives 268/75
So, 12/50 + 60/18 = 268/75
In mixed form: 343/75

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