Add 20/12 and 75/50, Solve 1 8/12 + 1 25/50 as a fraction

Add 20/12 and 75/50

1^st number: 1 8/12, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

20/12 + 75/50 is 19/6.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
20/12 = 20 × 25/12 × 25 = 500/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
75/50 = 75 × 6/50 × 6 = 450/300
Add the two like fractions:
500/300 + 450/300 = 500 + 450/300 = 950/300
950/300 simplified gives 19/6
So, 20/12 + 75/50 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6

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