Add 50/8 and 27/42, Solve 6 2/8 + 27/42 as a fraction

Add 50/8 and 27/42

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 27/42

50/8 + 27/42 is 193/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
50/8 = 50 × 21/8 × 21 = 1050/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
27/42 = 27 × 4/42 × 4 = 108/168
Add the two like fractions:
1050/168 + 108/168 = 1050 + 108/168 = 1158/168
1158/168 simplified gives 193/28
So, 50/8 + 27/42 = 193/28
In mixed form: 625/28

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