Add 15/16 and 50/42, Solve 15/16 + 1 8/42 as a fraction

Add 15/16 and 50/42

1^st number: 15/16, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

15/16 + 50/42 is 715/336.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
15/16 = 15 × 21/16 × 21 = 315/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
50/42 = 50 × 8/42 × 8 = 400/336
Add the two like fractions:
315/336 + 400/336 = 315 + 400/336 = 715/336
So, 15/16 + 50/42 = 715/336
In mixed form: 243/336

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