Add 6/42 and 50/18, Solve 6/42 + 2 14/18 as a fraction

Add 6/42 and 50/18

1^st number: 6/42, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

6/42 + 50/18 is 184/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
6/42 = 6 × 3/42 × 3 = 18/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
50/18 = 50 × 7/18 × 7 = 350/126
Add the two like fractions:
18/126 + 350/126 = 18 + 350/126 = 368/126
368/126 simplified gives 184/63
So, 6/42 + 50/18 = 184/63
In mixed form: 258/63

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