Add 50/4 and 14/9, Solve 12 2/4 + 1 5/9 as a fraction

Add 50/4 and 14/9

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 5/9

50/4 + 14/9 is 253/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
50/4 = 50 × 9/4 × 9 = 450/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
14/9 = 14 × 4/9 × 4 = 56/36
Add the two like fractions:
450/36 + 56/36 = 450 + 56/36 = 506/36
506/36 simplified gives 253/18
So, 50/4 + 14/9 = 253/18
In mixed form: 141/18

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