Add 42/18 and 50/6, Solve 2 6/18 + 8 2/6 as a fraction

Add 42/18 and 50/6

1^st number: 2 6/18, 2^nd number: 8 2/6

42/18 + 50/6 is 32/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 6 is 18

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
42/18 = 42 × 1/18 × 1 = 42/18
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
50/6 = 50 × 3/6 × 3 = 150/18
Add the two like fractions:
42/18 + 150/18 = 42 + 150/18 = 192/18
192/18 simplified gives 32/3
So, 42/18 + 50/6 = 32/3
In mixed form: 102/3

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