Add 50/12 and 14/16, Solve 4 2/12 + 14/16 as a fraction

Add 50/12 and 14/16

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 14/16

50/12 + 14/16 is 121/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
50/12 = 50 × 4/12 × 4 = 200/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
14/16 = 14 × 3/16 × 3 = 42/48
Add the two like fractions:
200/48 + 42/48 = 200 + 42/48 = 242/48
242/48 simplified gives 121/24
So, 50/12 + 14/16 = 121/24
In mixed form: 51/24

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