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Add 50/4 and 18/42

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 18/42

50/4 + 18/42 is 181/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    50/4 = 50 × 21/4 × 21 = 1050/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    18/42 = 18 × 2/42 × 2 = 36/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/84 + 36/84 = 1050 + 36/84 = 1086/84
  5. 1086/84 simplified gives 181/14
  6. So, 50/4 + 18/42 = 181/14
    In mixed form: 1213/14

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