Add 6/7 and 12/50
6/7 + 12/50 is 192/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
6/7 = 6 × 50/7 × 50 = 300/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350 - Add the two like fractions:
300/350 + 84/350 = 300 + 84/350 = 384/350 - 384/350 simplified gives 192/175
- So, 6/7 + 12/50 = 192/175
In mixed form: 117/175
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