Add 42/9 and 75/50, Solve 4 6/9 + 1 25/50 as a fraction

Add 42/9 and 75/50

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

42/9 + 75/50 is 37/6.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
42/9 = 42 × 50/9 × 50 = 2100/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
75/50 = 75 × 9/50 × 9 = 675/450
Add the two like fractions:
2100/450 + 675/450 = 2100 + 675/450 = 2775/450
2775/450 simplified gives 37/6
So, 42/9 + 75/50 = 37/6
In mixed form: 61/6

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