Add 12/50 and 42/7, Solve 12/50 + 6 0/7 as a fraction

Add 12/50 and 42/7

1^st number: 12/50, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

12/50 + 42/7 is 156/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
42/7 = 42 × 50/7 × 50 = 2100/350
Add the two like fractions:
84/350 + 2100/350 = 84 + 2100/350 = 2184/350
2184/350 simplified gives 156/25
So, 12/50 + 42/7 = 156/25
In mixed form: 66/25

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