Add 10/14 and 50/12
1st number: 10/14, 2nd number: 4 2/12
1014 + 5012 is 20542.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
1014 = 10 × 614 × 6 = 6084 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
5012 = 50 × 712 × 7 = 35084 - Add the two like fractions:
6084 + 35084 = 60 + 35084 = 41084 - 410/84 simplified gives 20542
- So, 10/14 + 50/12 = 205/42
In mixed form: 43742
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