Add 50/12 and 30/6, Solve 4 2/12 + 5 0/6 as a fraction

Add 50/12 and 30/6

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 5 0/6

50/12 + 30/6 is 55/6.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
50/12 = 50 × 1/12 × 1 = 50/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
30/6 = 30 × 2/6 × 2 = 60/12
Add the two like fractions:
50/12 + 60/12 = 50 + 60/12 = 110/12
110/12 simplified gives 55/6
So, 50/12 + 30/6 = 55/6
In mixed form: 91/6

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