Add 50/42 and 7/32, Solve 1 8/42 + 7/32 as a fraction

Add 50/42 and 7/32

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 7/32

50/42 + 7/32 is 947/672.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 32 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 32 × 21 = 672,
7/32 = 7 × 21/32 × 21 = 147/672
Add the two like fractions:
800/672 + 147/672 = 800 + 147/672 = 947/672
So, 50/42 + 7/32 = 947/672
In mixed form: 1275/672

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