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Add 50/4 and 36/6

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

50/4 + 36/6 is 37/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 6 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    50/4 = 50 × 3/4 × 3 = 150/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    36/6 = 36 × 2/6 × 2 = 72/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/12 + 72/12 = 150 + 72/12 = 222/12
  5. 222/12 simplified gives 37/2
  6. So, 50/4 + 36/6 = 37/2
    In mixed form: 181/2

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