Add 42/50 and 70/6, Solve 42/50 + 11 4/6 as a fraction

Add 42/50 and 70/6

1^st number: 42/50, 2^nd number: 11 4/6

42/50 + 70/6 is 938/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
70/6 = 70 × 25/6 × 25 = 1750/150
Add the two like fractions:
126/150 + 1750/150 = 126 + 1750/150 = 1876/150
1876/150 simplified gives 938/75
So, 42/50 + 70/6 = 938/75
In mixed form: 1238/75

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