Add 12/50 and 8/7, Solve 12/50 + 1 1/7 as a fraction

Add 12/50 and 8/7

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

12/50 + 8/7 is 242/175.

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,
8/7 = 8 × 50/7 × 50 = 400/350
Add the two like fractions:
84/350 + 400/350 = 84 + 400/350 = 484/350
484/350 simplified gives 242/175
So, 12/50 + 8/7 = 242/175
In mixed form: 167/175

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