Add 48/42 and 50/75, Solve 1 6/42 + 50/75 as a fraction

Add 48/42 and 50/75

1^st number: 1 6/42, 2^nd number: 50/75

48/42 + 50/75 is 38/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 75 is 1050

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
48/42 = 48 × 25/42 × 25 = 1200/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
50/75 = 50 × 14/75 × 14 = 700/1050
Add the two like fractions:
1200/1050 + 700/1050 = 1200 + 700/1050 = 1900/1050
1900/1050 simplified gives 38/21
So, 48/42 + 50/75 = 38/21
In mixed form: 117/21

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