Add 50/42 and 14/54, Solve 1 8/42 + 14/54 as a fraction

Add 50/42 and 14/54

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 14/54

50/42 + 14/54 is 274/189.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 54 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
50/42 = 50 × 9/42 × 9 = 450/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
14/54 = 14 × 7/54 × 7 = 98/378
Add the two like fractions:
450/378 + 98/378 = 450 + 98/378 = 548/378
548/378 simplified gives 274/189
So, 50/42 + 14/54 = 274/189
In mixed form: 185/189

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