Add 50/28 and 2/42, Solve 1 22/28 + 2/42 as a fraction

Add 50/28 and 2/42

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 2/42

50/28 + 2/42 is 11/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 42 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
50/28 = 50 × 3/28 × 3 = 150/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
2/42 = 2 × 2/42 × 2 = 4/84
Add the two like fractions:
150/84 + 4/84 = 150 + 4/84 = 154/84
154/84 simplified gives 11/6
So, 50/28 + 2/42 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6

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