Add 75/6 and 1/50, Solve 12 3/6 + 1/50 as a fraction

Add 75/6 and 1/50

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

75/6 + 1/50 is 313/25.

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,
75/6 = 75 × 25/6 × 25 = 1875/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150
Add the two like fractions:
1875/150 + 3/150 = 1875 + 3/150 = 1878/150
1878/150 simplified gives 313/25
So, 75/6 + 1/50 = 313/25
In mixed form: 1213/25

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