Add 50/12 and 9/56, Solve 4 2/12 + 9/56 as a fraction

Add 50/12 and 9/56

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 9/56

50/12 + 9/56 is 727/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
50/12 = 50 × 14/12 × 14 = 700/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168
Add the two like fractions:
700/168 + 27/168 = 700 + 27/168 = 727/168
So, 50/12 + 9/56 = 727/168
In mixed form: 455/168

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