Add 6/12 and 1/50
6/12 + 1/50 is 13/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/12 = 6 × 25/12 × 25 = 150/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
1/50 = 1 × 6/50 × 6 = 6/300 - Add the two like fractions:
150/300 + 6/300 = 150 + 6/300 = 156/300 - 156/300 simplified gives 13/25
- So, 6/12 + 1/50 = 13/25
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