Add 50/4 and 2/42, Solve 12 2/4 + 2/42 as a fraction

Add 50/4 and 2/42

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

50/4 + 2/42 is 527/42.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
50/4 = 50 × 21/4 × 21 = 1050/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
2/42 = 2 × 2/42 × 2 = 4/84
Add the two like fractions:
1050/84 + 4/84 = 1050 + 4/84 = 1054/84
1054/84 simplified gives 527/42
So, 50/4 + 2/42 = 527/42
In mixed form: 1223/42

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