Add 30/12 and 21/50, Solve 2 6/12 + 21/50 as a fraction

Add 30/12 and 21/50

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 21/50

30/12 + 21/50 is 73/25.

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,
30/12 = 30 × 25/12 × 25 = 750/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
21/50 = 21 × 6/50 × 6 = 126/300
Add the two like fractions:
750/300 + 126/300 = 750 + 126/300 = 876/300
876/300 simplified gives 73/25
So, 30/12 + 21/50 = 73/25
In mixed form: 223/25

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