Add 50/10 and 75/42, Solve 5 0/10 + 1 33/42 as a fraction

Add 50/10 and 75/42

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 33/42

50/10 + 75/42 is 95/14.

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,
75/42 = 75 × 5/42 × 5 = 375/210
Add the two like fractions:
1050/210 + 375/210 = 1050 + 375/210 = 1425/210
1425/210 simplified gives 95/14
So, 50/10 + 75/42 = 95/14
In mixed form: 611/14

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