Add 42/50 and 70/9, Solve 42/50 + 7 7/9 as a fraction

Add 42/50 and 70/9

1^st number: 42/50, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

42/50 + 70/9 is 1939/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
42/50 = 42 × 9/50 × 9 = 378/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
70/9 = 70 × 50/9 × 50 = 3500/450
Add the two like fractions:
378/450 + 3500/450 = 378 + 3500/450 = 3878/450
3878/450 simplified gives 1939/225
So, 42/50 + 70/9 = 1939/225
In mixed form: 8139/225

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