Add 50/42 and 21/36, Solve 1 8/42 + 21/36 as a fraction

Add 50/42 and 21/36

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 21/36

50/42 + 21/36 is 149/84.

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,
21/36 = 21 × 7/36 × 7 = 147/252
Add the two like fractions:
300/252 + 147/252 = 300 + 147/252 = 447/252
447/252 simplified gives 149/84
So, 50/42 + 21/36 = 149/84
In mixed form: 165/84

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