Add 12/42 and 96/50, Solve 12/42 + 1 46/50 as a fraction

Add 12/42 and 96/50

1^st number: 12/42, 2^nd number: 1 46/50

12/42 + 96/50 is 386/175.

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,
96/50 = 96 × 21/50 × 21 = 2016/1050
Add the two like fractions:
300/1050 + 2016/1050 = 300 + 2016/1050 = 2316/1050
2316/1050 simplified gives 386/175
So, 12/42 + 96/50 = 386/175
In mixed form: 236/175

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