Add 50/12 and 27/7, Solve 4 2/12 + 3 6/7 as a fraction

Add 50/12 and 27/7

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

50/12 + 27/7 is 337/42.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
50/12 = 50 × 7/12 × 7 = 350/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
27/7 = 27 × 12/7 × 12 = 324/84
Add the two like fractions:
350/84 + 324/84 = 350 + 324/84 = 674/84
674/84 simplified gives 337/42
So, 50/12 + 27/7 = 337/42
In mixed form: 81/42

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