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Add 50/12 and 18/7

1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 2 4/7

50/12 + 18/7 is 283/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 7 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    50/12 = 50 × 7/12 × 7 = 350/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
    18/7 = 18 × 12/7 × 12 = 216/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/84 + 216/84 = 350 + 216/84 = 566/84
  5. 566/84 simplified gives 283/42
  6. So, 50/12 + 18/7 = 283/42
    In mixed form: 631/42

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