Add 3/6 and 45/50, Solve 3/6 + 45/50 as a fraction

Add 3/6 and 45/50

3/6 + 45/50 is 7/5.

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,
3/6 = 3 × 25/6 × 25 = 75/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
Add the two like fractions:
75/150 + 135/150 = 75 + 135/150 = 210/150
210/150 simplified gives 7/5
So, 3/6 + 45/50 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5

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