Add 49/12 and 2/50, Solve 4 1/12 + 2/50 as a fraction

Add 49/12 and 2/50

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 2/50

49/12 + 2/50 is 1237/300.

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,
49/12 = 49 × 25/12 × 25 = 1225/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
2/50 = 2 × 6/50 × 6 = 12/300
Add the two like fractions:
1225/300 + 12/300 = 1225 + 12/300 = 1237/300
So, 49/12 + 2/50 = 1237/300
In mixed form: 437/300

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