Add 50/12 and 72/8, Solve 4 2/12 + 9 0/8 as a fraction

Add 50/12 and 72/8

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 9 0/8

50/12 + 72/8 is 79/6.

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,
72/8 = 72 × 3/8 × 3 = 216/24
Add the two like fractions:
100/24 + 216/24 = 100 + 216/24 = 316/24
316/24 simplified gives 79/6
So, 50/12 + 72/8 = 79/6
In mixed form: 131/6

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