Add 50/5 and 7/42, Solve 10 0/5 + 7/42 as a fraction

Add 50/5 and 7/42

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 7/42

50/5 + 7/42 is 61/6.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
50/5 = 50 × 42/5 × 42 = 2100/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210
Add the two like fractions:
2100/210 + 35/210 = 2100 + 35/210 = 2135/210
2135/210 simplified gives 61/6
So, 50/5 + 7/42 = 61/6
In mixed form: 101/6

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