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Add 50/12 and 10/7

1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 1 3/7

50/12 + 10/7 is 235/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 7 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    50/12 = 50 × 7/12 × 7 = 350/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
    10/7 = 10 × 12/7 × 12 = 120/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/84 + 120/84 = 350 + 120/84 = 470/84
  5. 470/84 simplified gives 235/42
  6. So, 50/12 + 10/7 = 235/42
    In mixed form: 525/42

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