Add 72/50 and 15/42, Solve 1 22/50 + 15/42 as a fraction

Add 72/50 and 15/42

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 15/42

72/50 + 15/42 is 629/350.

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,
15/42 = 15 × 25/42 × 25 = 375/1050
Add the two like fractions:
1512/1050 + 375/1050 = 1512 + 375/1050 = 1887/1050
1887/1050 simplified gives 629/350
So, 72/50 + 15/42 = 629/350
In mixed form: 1279/350

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