Add 50/12 and 14/8, Solve 4 2/12 + 1 6/8 as a fraction

Add 50/12 and 14/8

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 6/8

50/12 + 14/8 is 71/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 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 8 × 3 = 24,
14/8 = 14 × 3/8 × 3 = 42/24
Add the two like fractions:
100/24 + 42/24 = 100 + 42/24 = 142/24
142/24 simplified gives 71/12
So, 50/12 + 14/8 = 71/12
In mixed form: 511/12

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