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Add 24/35 and 50/12

1st number: 24/35, 2nd number: 4 2/12

24/35 + 50/12 is 1019/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    24/35 = 24 × 12/35 × 12 = 288/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    50/12 = 50 × 35/12 × 35 = 1750/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/420 + 1750/420 = 288 + 1750/420 = 2038/420
  5. 2038/420 simplified gives 1019/210
  6. So, 24/35 + 50/12 = 1019/210
    In mixed form: 4179/210

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