Add 18/3 and 42/50, Solve 6 0/3 + 42/50 as a fraction

Add 18/3 and 42/50

1^st number: 6 0/3, 2^nd number: 42/50

18/3 + 42/50 is 171/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
18/3 = 18 × 50/3 × 50 = 900/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150
Add the two like fractions:
900/150 + 126/150 = 900 + 126/150 = 1026/150
1026/150 simplified gives 171/25
So, 18/3 + 42/50 = 171/25
In mixed form: 621/25

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