Add 50/12 and 5/42, Solve 4 2/12 + 5/42 as a fraction

Add 50/12 and 5/42

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 5/42

50/12 + 5/42 is 30/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 42 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 42 × 2 = 84,
5/42 = 5 × 2/42 × 2 = 10/84
Add the two like fractions:
350/84 + 10/84 = 350 + 10/84 = 360/84
360/84 simplified gives 30/7
So, 50/12 + 5/42 = 30/7
In mixed form: 42/7

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