Add 50/12 and 14/24, Solve 4 2/12 + 14/24 as a fraction

Add 50/12 and 14/24

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 14/24

50/12 + 14/24 is 19/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
50/12 = 50 × 2/12 × 2 = 100/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
14/24 = 14 × 1/24 × 1 = 14/24
Add the two like fractions:
100/24 + 14/24 = 100 + 14/24 = 114/24
114/24 simplified gives 19/4
So, 50/12 + 14/24 = 19/4
In mixed form: 43/4

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