Add 42/7 and 9/50, Solve 6 0/7 + 9/50 as a fraction

Add 42/7 and 9/50

1^st number: 6 0/7, 2^nd number: 9/50

42/7 + 9/50 is 309/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
42/7 = 42 × 50/7 × 50 = 2100/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
9/50 = 9 × 7/50 × 7 = 63/350
Add the two like fractions:
2100/350 + 63/350 = 2100 + 63/350 = 2163/350
2163/350 simplified gives 309/50
So, 42/7 + 9/50 = 309/50
In mixed form: 69/50

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