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Add 50/12 and 6/14

1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 6/14

50/12 + 6/14 is 193/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 14 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 14 × 6 = 84,
    6/14 = 6 × 6/14 × 6 = 36/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/84 + 36/84 = 350 + 36/84 = 386/84
  5. 386/84 simplified gives 193/42
  6. So, 50/12 + 6/14 = 193/42
    In mixed form: 425/42

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