Add 50/8 and 36/42, Solve 6 2/8 + 36/42 as a fraction

Add 50/8 and 36/42

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 36/42

50/8 + 36/42 is 199/28.

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,
36/42 = 36 × 4/42 × 4 = 144/168
Add the two like fractions:
1050/168 + 144/168 = 1050 + 144/168 = 1194/168
1194/168 simplified gives 199/28
So, 50/8 + 36/42 = 199/28
In mixed form: 73/28

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