Add 50/30 and 27/42, Solve 1 20/30 + 27/42 as a fraction

Add 50/30 and 27/42

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 27/42

50/30 + 27/42 is 97/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
50/30 = 50 × 7/30 × 7 = 350/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
27/42 = 27 × 5/42 × 5 = 135/210
Add the two like fractions:
350/210 + 135/210 = 350 + 135/210 = 485/210
485/210 simplified gives 97/42
So, 50/30 + 27/42 = 97/42
In mixed form: 213/42

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