Add 72/50 and 10/42, Solve 1 22/50 + 10/42 as a fraction

Add 72/50 and 10/42

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 10/42

72/50 + 10/42 is 881/525.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
72/50 = 72 × 21/50 × 21 = 1512/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
10/42 = 10 × 25/42 × 25 = 250/1050
Add the two like fractions:
1512/1050 + 250/1050 = 1512 + 250/1050 = 1762/1050
1762/1050 simplified gives 881/525
So, 72/50 + 10/42 = 881/525
In mixed form: 1356/525

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