Add 50/12 and 98/28, Solve 4 2/12 + 3 14/28 as a fraction

Add 50/12 and 98/28

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 3 14/28

50/12 + 98/28 is 23/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 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 28 × 3 = 84,
98/28 = 98 × 3/28 × 3 = 294/84
Add the two like fractions:
350/84 + 294/84 = 350 + 294/84 = 644/84
644/84 simplified gives 23/3
So, 50/12 + 98/28 = 23/3
In mixed form: 72/3

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