Add 1/10 and 49/42, Solve 1/10 + 1 7/42 as a fraction

Add 1/10 and 49/42

1^st number: 1/10, 2^nd number: 1 7/42

1/10 + 49/42 is 19/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
1/10 = 1 × 21/10 × 21 = 21/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
49/42 = 49 × 5/42 × 5 = 245/210
Add the two like fractions:
21/210 + 245/210 = 21 + 245/210 = 266/210
266/210 simplified gives 19/15
So, 1/10 + 49/42 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15

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