Add 50/15 and 10/42, Solve 3 5/15 + 10/42 as a fraction

Add 50/15 and 10/42

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 10/42

50/15 + 10/42 is 25/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
50/15 = 50 × 14/15 × 14 = 700/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210
Add the two like fractions:
700/210 + 50/210 = 700 + 50/210 = 750/210
750/210 simplified gives 25/7
So, 50/15 + 10/42 = 25/7
In mixed form: 34/7

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