Add 15/50 and 72/12, Solve 15/50 + 6 0/12 as a fraction

Add 15/50 and 72/12

1^st number: 15/50, 2^nd number: 6 0/12

15/50 + 72/12 is 63/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
15/50 = 15 × 6/50 × 6 = 90/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
72/12 = 72 × 25/12 × 25 = 1800/300
Add the two like fractions:
90/300 + 1800/300 = 90 + 1800/300 = 1890/300
1890/300 simplified gives 63/10
So, 15/50 + 72/12 = 63/10
In mixed form: 63/10

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