Add 6/12 and 35/50, Solve 6/12 + 35/50 as a fraction

Add 6/12 and 35/50

6/12 + 35/50 is 6/5.

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,
35/50 = 35 × 6/50 × 6 = 210/300
Add the two like fractions:
150/300 + 210/300 = 150 + 210/300 = 360/300
360/300 simplified gives 6/5
So, 6/12 + 35/50 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5

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