Add 14/12 and 50/30, Solve 1 2/12 + 1 20/30 as a fraction

Add 14/12 and 50/30

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

14/12 + 50/30 is 17/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
14/12 = 14 × 5/12 × 5 = 70/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
50/30 = 50 × 2/30 × 2 = 100/60
Add the two like fractions:
70/60 + 100/60 = 70 + 100/60 = 170/60
170/60 simplified gives 17/6
So, 14/12 + 50/30 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6

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