Add 50/6 and 50/42, Solve 8 2/6 + 1 8/42 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 50/42

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

50/6 + 50/42 is 200/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
50/6 = 50 × 7/6 × 7 = 350/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
50/42 = 50 × 1/42 × 1 = 50/42
Add the two like fractions:
350/42 + 50/42 = 350 + 50/42 = 400/42
400/42 simplified gives 200/21
So, 50/6 + 50/42 = 200/21
In mixed form: 911/21

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