Add 50/8 and 2/12, Solve 6 2/8 + 2/12 as a fraction

Add 50/8 and 2/12

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

50/8 + 2/12 is 77/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
50/8 = 50 × 3/8 × 3 = 150/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
2/12 = 2 × 2/12 × 2 = 4/24
Add the two like fractions:
150/24 + 4/24 = 150 + 4/24 = 154/24
154/24 simplified gives 77/12
So, 50/8 + 2/12 = 77/12
In mixed form: 65/12

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