Add 12/42 and 50/35, Solve 12/42 + 1 15/35 as a fraction

Add 12/42 and 50/35

1^st number: 12/42, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

12/42 + 50/35 is 12/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210
Add the two like fractions:
60/210 + 300/210 = 60 + 300/210 = 360/210
360/210 simplified gives 12/7
So, 12/42 + 50/35 = 12/7
In mixed form: 15/7

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