Add 12/14 and 50/24, Solve 12/14 + 2 2/24 as a fraction

Add 12/14 and 50/24

1^st number: 12/14, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

12/14 + 50/24 is 247/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
12/14 = 12 × 12/14 × 12 = 144/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168
Add the two like fractions:
144/168 + 350/168 = 144 + 350/168 = 494/168
494/168 simplified gives 247/84
So, 12/14 + 50/24 = 247/84
In mixed form: 279/84

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