Add 50/42 and 7/64, Solve 1 8/42 + 7/64 as a fraction

Add 50/42 and 7/64

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 7/64

50/42 + 7/64 is 1747/1344.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
50/42 = 50 × 32/42 × 32 = 1600/1344
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
7/64 = 7 × 21/64 × 21 = 147/1344
Add the two like fractions:
1600/1344 + 147/1344 = 1600 + 147/1344 = 1747/1344
So, 50/42 + 7/64 = 1747/1344
In mixed form: 1403/1344

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