Add 50/42 and 27/18, Solve 1 8/42 + 1 9/18 as a fraction

Add 50/42 and 27/18

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 1 9/18

50/42 + 27/18 is 113/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
50/42 = 50 × 3/42 × 3 = 150/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
27/18 = 27 × 7/18 × 7 = 189/126
Add the two like fractions:
150/126 + 189/126 = 150 + 189/126 = 339/126
339/126 simplified gives 113/42
So, 50/42 + 27/18 = 113/42
In mixed form: 229/42

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