Add 2/50 and 18/12, Solve 2/50 + 1 6/12 as a fraction

Add 2/50 and 18/12

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

2/50 + 18/12 is 77/50.

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,
2/50 = 2 × 6/50 × 6 = 12/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
18/12 = 18 × 25/12 × 25 = 450/300
Add the two like fractions:
12/300 + 450/300 = 12 + 450/300 = 462/300
462/300 simplified gives 77/50
So, 2/50 + 18/12 = 77/50
In mixed form: 127/50

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