Add 54/12 and 42/50, Solve 4 6/12 + 42/50 as a fraction

Add 54/12 and 42/50

1^st number: 4 6/12, 2^nd number: 42/50

54/12 + 42/50 is 267/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
54/12 = 54 × 25/12 × 25 = 1350/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
42/50 = 42 × 6/50 × 6 = 252/300
Add the two like fractions:
1350/300 + 252/300 = 1350 + 252/300 = 1602/300
1602/300 simplified gives 267/50
So, 54/12 + 42/50 = 267/50
In mixed form: 517/50

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