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Add 30/12 and 50/6

1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 8 2/6

30/12 + 50/6 is 65/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 6 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    30/12 = 30 × 1/12 × 1 = 30/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    50/6 = 50 × 2/6 × 2 = 100/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/12 + 100/12 = 30 + 100/12 = 130/12
  5. 130/12 simplified gives 65/6
  6. So, 30/12 + 50/6 = 65/6
    In mixed form: 105/6

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