Add 54/72 and 50/42, Solve 54/72 + 1 8/42 as a fraction

Add 54/72 and 50/42

1^st number: 54/72, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

54/72 + 50/42 is 163/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 42 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
54/72 = 54 × 7/72 × 7 = 378/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
50/42 = 50 × 12/42 × 12 = 600/504
Add the two like fractions:
378/504 + 600/504 = 378 + 600/504 = 978/504
978/504 simplified gives 163/84
So, 54/72 + 50/42 = 163/84
In mixed form: 179/84

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