Add 84/12 and 7/50, Solve 7 0/12 + 7/50 as a fraction

Add 84/12 and 7/50

1^st number: 7 0/12, 2^nd number: 7/50

84/12 + 7/50 is 357/50.

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,
84/12 = 84 × 25/12 × 25 = 2100/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
7/50 = 7 × 6/50 × 6 = 42/300
Add the two like fractions:
2100/300 + 42/300 = 2100 + 42/300 = 2142/300
2142/300 simplified gives 357/50
So, 84/12 + 7/50 = 357/50
In mixed form: 77/50

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