Add 50/70 and 7/6, Solve 50/70 + 1 1/6 as a fraction

Add 50/70 and 7/6

1^st number: 50/70, 2^nd number: 1 1/6

50/70 + 7/6 is 79/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
50/70 = 50 × 3/70 × 3 = 150/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
7/6 = 7 × 35/6 × 35 = 245/210
Add the two like fractions:
150/210 + 245/210 = 150 + 245/210 = 395/210
395/210 simplified gives 79/42
So, 50/70 + 7/6 = 79/42
In mixed form: 137/42

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