Add 96/42 and 12/50, Solve 2 12/42 + 12/50 as a fraction

Add 96/42 and 12/50

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

96/42 + 12/50 is 442/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 50 is 1050

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
96/42 = 96 × 25/42 × 25 = 2400/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
12/50 = 12 × 21/50 × 21 = 252/1050
Add the two like fractions:
2400/1050 + 252/1050 = 2400 + 252/1050 = 2652/1050
2652/1050 simplified gives 442/175
So, 96/42 + 12/50 = 442/175
In mixed form: 292/175

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