Add 50/7 and 12/48, Solve 7 1/7 + 12/48 as a fraction

Add 50/7 and 12/48

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 12/48

50/7 + 12/48 is 207/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
50/7 = 50 × 48/7 × 48 = 2400/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
12/48 = 12 × 7/48 × 7 = 84/336
Add the two like fractions:
2400/336 + 84/336 = 2400 + 84/336 = 2484/336
2484/336 simplified gives 207/28
So, 50/7 + 12/48 = 207/28
In mixed form: 711/28

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