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Add 75/6 and 20/50

1st number: 12 3/6, 2nd number: 20/50

75/6 + 20/50 is 129/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    75/6 = 75 × 25/6 × 25 = 1875/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1875/150 + 60/150 = 1875 + 60/150 = 1935/150
  5. 1935/150 simplified gives 129/10
  6. So, 75/6 + 20/50 = 129/10
    In mixed form: 129/10

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