Add 50/42 and 4/72, Solve 1 8/42 + 4/72 as a fraction

Add 50/42 and 4/72

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 4/72

50/42 + 4/72 is 157/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
50/42 = 50 × 12/42 × 12 = 600/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
4/72 = 4 × 7/72 × 7 = 28/504
Add the two like fractions:
600/504 + 28/504 = 600 + 28/504 = 628/504
628/504 simplified gives 157/126
So, 50/42 + 4/72 = 157/126
In mixed form: 131/126

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