Add 50/12 and 14/48, Solve 4 2/12 + 14/48 as a fraction

Add 50/12 and 14/48

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 14/48

50/12 + 14/48 is 107/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 48 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 48 × 1 = 48,
14/48 = 14 × 1/48 × 1 = 14/48
Add the two like fractions:
200/48 + 14/48 = 200 + 14/48 = 214/48
214/48 simplified gives 107/24
So, 50/12 + 14/48 = 107/24
In mixed form: 411/24

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