Add 50/42 and 20/36, Solve 1 8/42 + 20/36 as a fraction

Add 50/42 and 20/36

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 20/36

50/42 + 20/36 is 110/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 36 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
50/42 = 50 × 6/42 × 6 = 300/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
20/36 = 20 × 7/36 × 7 = 140/252
Add the two like fractions:
300/252 + 140/252 = 300 + 140/252 = 440/252
440/252 simplified gives 110/63
So, 50/42 + 20/36 = 110/63
In mixed form: 147/63

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