Add 50/4 and 8/7, Solve 12 2/4 + 1 1/7 as a fraction

Add 50/4 and 8/7

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

50/4 + 8/7 is 191/14.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
50/4 = 50 × 7/4 × 7 = 350/28
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
8/7 = 8 × 4/7 × 4 = 32/28
Add the two like fractions:
350/28 + 32/28 = 350 + 32/28 = 382/28
382/28 simplified gives 191/14
So, 50/4 + 8/7 = 191/14
In mixed form: 139/14

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