Add 12/6 and 27/50, Solve 2 0/6 + 27/50 as a fraction

Add 12/6 and 27/50

1^st number: 2 0/6, 2^nd number: 27/50

12/6 + 27/50 is 127/50.

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,
27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150
Add the two like fractions:
300/150 + 81/150 = 300 + 81/150 = 381/150
381/150 simplified gives 127/50
So, 12/6 + 27/50 = 127/50
In mixed form: 227/50

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