Add 50/75 and 70/42, Solve 50/75 + 1 28/42 as a fraction

Add 50/75 and 70/42

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

50/75 + 70/42 is 7/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 42 is 1050

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
50/75 = 50 × 14/75 × 14 = 700/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
70/42 = 70 × 25/42 × 25 = 1750/1050
Add the two like fractions:
700/1050 + 1750/1050 = 700 + 1750/1050 = 2450/1050
2450/1050 simplified gives 7/3
So, 50/75 + 70/42 = 7/3
In mixed form: 21/3

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