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Add 50/42 and 40/35

1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 1 5/35

50/42 + 40/35 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    50/42 = 50 × 5/42 × 5 = 250/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    40/35 = 40 × 6/35 × 6 = 240/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/210 + 240/210 = 250 + 240/210 = 490/210
  5. 490/210 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 50/42 + 40/35 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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