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Add 6/50 and 7/12

6/50 + 7/12 is 211/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 12 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    6/50 = 6 × 6/50 × 6 = 36/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    7/12 = 7 × 25/12 × 25 = 175/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/300 + 175/300 = 36 + 175/300 = 211/300
  5. So, 6/50 + 7/12 = 211/300

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