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Add 12/50 and 42/35

1st number: 12/50, 2nd number: 1 7/35

12/50 + 42/35 is 36/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 35 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    42/35 = 42 × 10/35 × 10 = 420/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/350 + 420/350 = 84 + 420/350 = 504/350
  5. 504/350 simplified gives 36/25
  6. So, 12/50 + 42/35 = 36/25
    In mixed form: 111/25

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