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Add 50/4 and 1/7

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 1/7

50/4 + 1/7 is 177/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 7 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    50/4 = 50 × 7/4 × 7 = 350/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
    1/7 = 1 × 4/7 × 4 = 4/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/28 + 4/28 = 350 + 4/28 = 354/28
  5. 354/28 simplified gives 177/14
  6. So, 50/4 + 1/7 = 177/14
    In mixed form: 129/14

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