Add 14/12 and 70/50, Solve 1 2/12 + 1 20/50 as a fraction

Add 14/12 and 70/50

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

14/12 + 70/50 is 77/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
14/12 = 14 × 25/12 × 25 = 350/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
70/50 = 70 × 6/50 × 6 = 420/300
Add the two like fractions:
350/300 + 420/300 = 350 + 420/300 = 770/300
770/300 simplified gives 77/30
So, 14/12 + 70/50 = 77/30
In mixed form: 217/30

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