Add 42/50 and 42/12, Solve 42/50 + 3 6/12 as a fraction

Add 42/50 and 42/12

1^st number: 42/50, 2^nd number: 3 6/12

42/50 + 42/12 is 217/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
42/50 = 42 × 6/50 × 6 = 252/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
42/12 = 42 × 25/12 × 25 = 1050/300
Add the two like fractions:
252/300 + 1050/300 = 252 + 1050/300 = 1302/300
1302/300 simplified gives 217/50
So, 42/50 + 42/12 = 217/50
In mixed form: 417/50

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