Add 15/35 and 50/12, Solve 15/35 + 4 2/12 as a fraction

Add 15/35 and 50/12

1^st number: 15/35, 2^nd number: 4 2/12

15/35 + 50/12 is 193/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 12 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
15/35 = 15 × 12/35 × 12 = 180/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
50/12 = 50 × 35/12 × 35 = 1750/420
Add the two like fractions:
180/420 + 1750/420 = 180 + 1750/420 = 1930/420
1930/420 simplified gives 193/42
So, 15/35 + 50/12 = 193/42
In mixed form: 425/42

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