Add 50/42 and 6/10, Solve 1 8/42 + 6/10 as a fraction

Add 50/42 and 6/10

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 6/10

50/42 + 6/10 is 188/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 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 10 × 21 = 210,
6/10 = 6 × 21/10 × 21 = 126/210
Add the two like fractions:
250/210 + 126/210 = 250 + 126/210 = 376/210
376/210 simplified gives 188/105
So, 50/42 + 6/10 = 188/105
In mixed form: 183/105

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