Add 75/12 and 10/50, Solve 6 3/12 + 10/50 as a fraction

Add 75/12 and 10/50

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 10/50

75/12 + 10/50 is 129/20.

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,
75/12 = 75 × 25/12 × 25 = 1875/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
10/50 = 10 × 6/50 × 6 = 60/300
Add the two like fractions:
1875/300 + 60/300 = 1875 + 60/300 = 1935/300
1935/300 simplified gives 129/20
So, 75/12 + 10/50 = 129/20
In mixed form: 69/20

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