Add 12/7 and 50/48, Solve 1 5/7 + 1 2/48 as a fraction

Add 12/7 and 50/48

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

12/7 + 50/48 is 463/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
12/7 = 12 × 48/7 × 48 = 576/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
50/48 = 50 × 7/48 × 7 = 350/336
Add the two like fractions:
576/336 + 350/336 = 576 + 350/336 = 926/336
926/336 simplified gives 463/168
So, 12/7 + 50/48 = 463/168
In mixed form: 2127/168

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