Add 5/48 and 50/42, Solve 5/48 + 1 8/42 as a fraction

Add 5/48 and 50/42

1^st number: 5/48, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

5/48 + 50/42 is 145/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 42 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
50/42 = 50 × 8/42 × 8 = 400/336
Add the two like fractions:
35/336 + 400/336 = 35 + 400/336 = 435/336
435/336 simplified gives 145/112
So, 5/48 + 50/42 = 145/112
In mixed form: 133/112

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