Add 6/18 and 12/50, Solve 6/18 + 12/50 as a fraction

Add 6/18 and 12/50

6/18 + 12/50 is 43/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
6/18 = 6 × 25/18 × 25 = 150/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
12/50 = 12 × 9/50 × 9 = 108/450
Add the two like fractions:
150/450 + 108/450 = 150 + 108/450 = 258/450
258/450 simplified gives 43/75
So, 6/18 + 12/50 = 43/75

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