Add 50/42 and 56/5, Solve 1 8/42 + 11 1/5 as a fraction

Add 50/42 and 56/5

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 11 1/5

50/42 + 56/5 is 1301/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
50/42 = 50 × 5/42 × 5 = 250/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
56/5 = 56 × 42/5 × 42 = 2352/210
Add the two like fractions:
250/210 + 2352/210 = 250 + 2352/210 = 2602/210
2602/210 simplified gives 1301/105
So, 50/42 + 56/5 = 1301/105
In mixed form: 1241/105

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