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Add 5/12 and 50/14

1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 3 8/14

5/12 + 50/14 is 335/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 14 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    5/12 = 5 × 7/12 × 7 = 35/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    50/14 = 50 × 6/14 × 6 = 300/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/84 + 300/84 = 35 + 300/84 = 335/84
  5. So, 5/12 + 50/14 = 335/84
    In mixed form: 383/84

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