Add 72/28 and 50/42, Solve 2 16/28 + 1 8/42 as a fraction

Add 72/28 and 50/42

1^st number: 2 16/28, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

72/28 + 50/42 is 79/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 42 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
72/28 = 72 × 3/28 × 3 = 216/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
50/42 = 50 × 2/42 × 2 = 100/84
Add the two like fractions:
216/84 + 100/84 = 216 + 100/84 = 316/84
316/84 simplified gives 79/21
So, 72/28 + 50/42 = 79/21
In mixed form: 316/21

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