Add 50/42 and 10/3, Solve 1 8/42 + 3 1/3 as a fraction

Add 50/42 and 10/3

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 3 1/3

50/42 + 10/3 is 95/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 3 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
50/42 = 50 × 1/42 × 1 = 50/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
10/3 = 10 × 14/3 × 14 = 140/42
Add the two like fractions:
50/42 + 140/42 = 50 + 140/42 = 190/42
190/42 simplified gives 95/21
So, 50/42 + 10/3 = 95/21
In mixed form: 411/21

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