Add 12/35 and 50/42, Solve 12/35 + 1 8/42 as a fraction

Add 12/35 and 50/42

1^st number: 12/35, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

12/35 + 50/42 is 23/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
50/42 = 50 × 5/42 × 5 = 250/210
Add the two like fractions:
72/210 + 250/210 = 72 + 250/210 = 322/210
322/210 simplified gives 23/15
So, 12/35 + 50/42 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15

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