Add 12/6 and 15/50
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 15/50
12/6 + 15/50 is 23/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
12/6 = 12 × 25/6 × 25 = 300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150 - Add the two like fractions:
300/150 + 45/150 = 300 + 45/150 = 345/150 - 345/150 simplified gives 23/10
- So, 12/6 + 15/50 = 23/10
In mixed form: 23/10
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