Add 75/6 and 50/8, Solve 12 3/6 + 6 2/8 as a fraction

Add 75/6 and 50/8

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 6 2/8

75/6 + 50/8 is 75/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
75/6 = 75 × 4/6 × 4 = 300/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
50/8 = 50 × 3/8 × 3 = 150/24
Add the two like fractions:
300/24 + 150/24 = 300 + 150/24 = 450/24
450/24 simplified gives 75/4
So, 75/6 + 50/8 = 75/4
In mixed form: 183/4

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