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Add 12/42 and 36/50

12/42 + 36/50 is 176/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 50 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    12/42 = 12 × 25/42 × 25 = 300/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    36/50 = 36 × 21/50 × 21 = 756/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/1050 + 756/1050 = 300 + 756/1050 = 1056/1050
  5. 1056/1050 simplified gives 176/175
  6. So, 12/42 + 36/50 = 176/175
    In mixed form: 11/175

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