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Add 42/18 and 21/50

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 21/50

42/18 + 21/50 is 413/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    42/18 = 42 × 25/18 × 25 = 1050/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    21/50 = 21 × 9/50 × 9 = 189/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/450 + 189/450 = 1050 + 189/450 = 1239/450
  5. 1239/450 simplified gives 413/150
  6. So, 42/18 + 21/50 = 413/150
    In mixed form: 2113/150

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