Add 2/6 and 12/50
2/6 + 12/50 is 43/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/6 = 2 × 25/6 × 25 = 50/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150 - Add the two like fractions:
50/150 + 36/150 = 50 + 36/150 = 86/150 - 86/150 simplified gives 43/75
- So, 2/6 + 12/50 = 43/75
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