Add 72/6 and 60/50, Solve 12 0/6 + 1 10/50 as a fraction

Add 72/6 and 60/50

1^st number: 12 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

72/6 + 60/50 is 66/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
72/6 = 72 × 25/6 × 25 = 1800/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
60/50 = 60 × 3/50 × 3 = 180/150
Add the two like fractions:
1800/150 + 180/150 = 1800 + 180/150 = 1980/150
1980/150 simplified gives 66/5
So, 72/6 + 60/50 = 66/5
In mixed form: 131/5

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