Add 12/6 and 28/50, Solve 2 0/6 + 28/50 as a fraction

Add 12/6 and 28/50

1^st number: 2 0/6, 2^nd number: 28/50

12/6 + 28/50 is 64/25.

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,
28/50 = 28 × 3/50 × 3 = 84/150
Add the two like fractions:
300/150 + 84/150 = 300 + 84/150 = 384/150
384/150 simplified gives 64/25
So, 12/6 + 28/50 = 64/25
In mixed form: 214/25

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