Add 12/42 and 60/50, Solve 12/42 + 1 10/50 as a fraction

Add 12/42 and 60/50

1^st number: 12/42, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

12/42 + 60/50 is 52/35.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
12/42 = 12 × 25/42 × 25 = 300/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
60/50 = 60 × 21/50 × 21 = 1260/1050
Add the two like fractions:
300/1050 + 1260/1050 = 300 + 1260/1050 = 1560/1050
1560/1050 simplified gives 52/35
So, 12/42 + 60/50 = 52/35
In mixed form: 117/35

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