Add 6/42 and 14/50, Solve 6/42 + 14/50 as a fraction

Add 6/42 and 14/50

6/42 + 14/50 is 74/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 50 is 1050

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
6/42 = 6 × 25/42 × 25 = 150/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
14/50 = 14 × 21/50 × 21 = 294/1050
Add the two like fractions:
150/1050 + 294/1050 = 150 + 294/1050 = 444/1050
444/1050 simplified gives 74/175
So, 6/42 + 14/50 = 74/175

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