Add 3/50 and 54/12, Solve 3/50 + 4 6/12 as a fraction

Add 3/50 and 54/12

1^st number: 3/50, 2^nd number: 4 6/12

3/50 + 54/12 is 114/25.

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,
3/50 = 3 × 6/50 × 6 = 18/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
54/12 = 54 × 25/12 × 25 = 1350/300
Add the two like fractions:
18/300 + 1350/300 = 18 + 1350/300 = 1368/300
1368/300 simplified gives 114/25
So, 3/50 + 54/12 = 114/25
In mixed form: 414/25

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