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Add 42/50 and 12/14

42/50 + 12/14 is 297/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 14 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    12/14 = 12 × 25/14 × 25 = 300/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/350 + 300/350 = 294 + 300/350 = 594/350
  5. 594/350 simplified gives 297/175
  6. So, 42/50 + 12/14 = 297/175
    In mixed form: 1122/175

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