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Add 50/4 and 9/42

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 9/42

50/4 + 9/42 is 89/7.

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,
    9/42 = 9 × 2/42 × 2 = 18/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/84 + 18/84 = 1050 + 18/84 = 1068/84
  5. 1068/84 simplified gives 89/7
  6. So, 50/4 + 9/42 = 89/7
    In mixed form: 125/7

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