Add 54/12 and 3/50, Solve 4 6/12 + 3/50 as a fraction

Add 54/12 and 3/50

1^st number: 4 6/12, 2^nd number: 3/50

54/12 + 3/50 is 114/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
54/12 = 54 × 25/12 × 25 = 1350/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
3/50 = 3 × 6/50 × 6 = 18/300
Add the two like fractions:
1350/300 + 18/300 = 1350 + 18/300 = 1368/300
1368/300 simplified gives 114/25
So, 54/12 + 3/50 = 114/25
In mixed form: 414/25

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