Add 14/3 and 50/4, Solve 4 2/3 + 12 2/4 as a fraction

Add 14/3 and 50/4

1^st number: 4 2/3, 2^nd number: 12 2/4

14/3 + 50/4 is 103/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
14/3 = 14 × 4/3 × 4 = 56/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
50/4 = 50 × 3/4 × 3 = 150/12
Add the two like fractions:
56/12 + 150/12 = 56 + 150/12 = 206/12
206/12 simplified gives 103/6
So, 14/3 + 50/4 = 103/6
In mixed form: 171/6

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