Add 50/10 and 18/42, Solve 5 0/10 + 18/42 as a fraction

Add 50/10 and 18/42

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 18/42

50/10 + 18/42 is 38/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
50/10 = 50 × 21/10 × 21 = 1050/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
18/42 = 18 × 5/42 × 5 = 90/210
Add the two like fractions:
1050/210 + 90/210 = 1050 + 90/210 = 1140/210
1140/210 simplified gives 38/7
So, 50/10 + 18/42 = 38/7
In mixed form: 53/7

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