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Add 30/50 and 12/6

1st number: 30/50, 2nd number: 2 0/6

30/50 + 12/6 is 13/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    12/6 = 12 × 25/6 × 25 = 300/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/150 + 300/150 = 90 + 300/150 = 390/150
  5. 390/150 simplified gives 13/5
  6. So, 30/50 + 12/6 = 13/5
    In mixed form: 23/5

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