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Add 75/12 and 1/50

1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 1/50

75/12 + 1/50 is 627/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    75/12 = 75 × 25/12 × 25 = 1875/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    1/50 = 1 × 6/50 × 6 = 6/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1875/300 + 6/300 = 1875 + 6/300 = 1881/300
  5. 1881/300 simplified gives 627/100
  6. So, 75/12 + 1/50 = 627/100
    In mixed form: 627/100

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