Add 12/7 and 48/50, Solve 1 5/7 + 48/50 as a fraction

Add 12/7 and 48/50

1^st number: 1 5/7, 2^nd number: 48/50

12/7 + 48/50 is 468/175.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
12/7 = 12 × 50/7 × 50 = 600/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
48/50 = 48 × 7/50 × 7 = 336/350
Add the two like fractions:
600/350 + 336/350 = 600 + 336/350 = 936/350
936/350 simplified gives 468/175
So, 12/7 + 48/50 = 468/175
In mixed form: 2118/175

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