Add 72/12 and 42/50, Solve 6 0/12 + 42/50 as a fraction

Add 72/12 and 42/50

1^st number: 6 0/12, 2^nd number: 42/50

72/12 + 42/50 is 171/25.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
72/12 = 72 × 25/12 × 25 = 1800/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
42/50 = 42 × 6/50 × 6 = 252/300
Add the two like fractions:
1800/300 + 252/300 = 1800 + 252/300 = 2052/300
2052/300 simplified gives 171/25
So, 72/12 + 42/50 = 171/25
In mixed form: 621/25

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