Add 50/42 and 14/80, Solve 1 8/42 + 14/80 as a fraction

Add 50/42 and 14/80

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 14/80

50/42 + 14/80 is 1147/840.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
50/42 = 50 × 40/42 × 40 = 2000/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
14/80 = 14 × 21/80 × 21 = 294/1680
Add the two like fractions:
2000/1680 + 294/1680 = 2000 + 294/1680 = 2294/1680
2294/1680 simplified gives 1147/840
So, 50/42 + 14/80 = 1147/840
In mixed form: 1307/840

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