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Add 12/6 and 84/50

1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 1 34/50

12/6 + 84/50 is 92/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    12/6 = 12 × 25/6 × 25 = 300/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    84/50 = 84 × 3/50 × 3 = 252/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/150 + 252/150 = 300 + 252/150 = 552/150
  5. 552/150 simplified gives 92/25
  6. So, 12/6 + 84/50 = 92/25
    In mixed form: 317/25

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