Add 1/42 and 50/5, Solve 1/42 + 10 0/5 as a fraction

Add 1/42 and 50/5

1^st number: 1/42, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

1/42 + 50/5 is 421/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
50/5 = 50 × 42/5 × 42 = 2100/210
Add the two like fractions:
5/210 + 2100/210 = 5 + 2100/210 = 2105/210
2105/210 simplified gives 421/42
So, 1/42 + 50/5 = 421/42
In mixed form: 101/42

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