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Add 50/42 and 5/18

1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 5/18

50/42 + 5/18 is 185/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    50/42 = 50 × 3/42 × 3 = 150/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/126 + 35/126 = 150 + 35/126 = 185/126
  5. So, 50/42 + 5/18 = 185/126
    In mixed form: 159/126

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