Add 50/42 and 4/96, Solve 1 8/42 + 4/96 as a fraction

Add 50/42 and 4/96

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 4/96

50/42 + 4/96 is 69/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
50/42 = 50 × 16/42 × 16 = 800/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
4/96 = 4 × 7/96 × 7 = 28/672
Add the two like fractions:
800/672 + 28/672 = 800 + 28/672 = 828/672
828/672 simplified gives 69/56
So, 50/42 + 4/96 = 69/56
In mixed form: 113/56

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