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Add 6/50 and 12/7

1st number: 6/50, 2nd number: 1 5/7

6/50 + 12/7 is 321/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    12/7 = 12 × 50/7 × 50 = 600/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/350 + 600/350 = 42 + 600/350 = 642/350
  5. 642/350 simplified gives 321/175
  6. So, 6/50 + 12/7 = 321/175
    In mixed form: 1146/175

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