Add 21/12 and 12/50, Solve 1 9/12 + 12/50 as a fraction

Add 21/12 and 12/50

1^st number: 1 9/12, 2^nd number: 12/50

21/12 + 12/50 is 199/100.

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,
21/12 = 21 × 25/12 × 25 = 525/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
12/50 = 12 × 6/50 × 6 = 72/300
Add the two like fractions:
525/300 + 72/300 = 525 + 72/300 = 597/300
597/300 simplified gives 199/100
So, 21/12 + 12/50 = 199/100
In mixed form: 199/100

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