Add 42/18 and 4/50, Solve 2 6/18 + 4/50 as a fraction

Add 42/18 and 4/50

1^st number: 2 6/18, 2^nd number: 4/50

42/18 + 4/50 is 181/75.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
42/18 = 42 × 25/18 × 25 = 1050/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
4/50 = 4 × 9/50 × 9 = 36/450
Add the two like fractions:
1050/450 + 36/450 = 1050 + 36/450 = 1086/450
1086/450 simplified gives 181/75
So, 42/18 + 4/50 = 181/75
In mixed form: 231/75

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