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Add 50/12 and 12/56

1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 12/56

50/12 + 12/56 is 92/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    50/12 = 50 × 14/12 × 14 = 700/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/168 + 36/168 = 700 + 36/168 = 736/168
  5. 736/168 simplified gives 92/21
  6. So, 50/12 + 12/56 = 92/21
    In mixed form: 48/21

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