Add 6/2 and 12/50, Solve 3 0/2 + 12/50 as a fraction

Add 6/2 and 12/50

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 12/50

6/2 + 12/50 is 81/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
6/2 = 6 × 25/2 × 25 = 150/50
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
12/50 = 12 × 1/50 × 1 = 12/50
Add the two like fractions:
150/50 + 12/50 = 150 + 12/50 = 162/50
162/50 simplified gives 81/25
So, 6/2 + 12/50 = 81/25
In mixed form: 36/25

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