Add 72/80 and 50/42, Solve 72/80 + 1 8/42 as a fraction

Add 72/80 and 50/42

1^st number: 72/80, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

72/80 + 50/42 is 439/210.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 42 is 1680

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
72/80 = 72 × 21/80 × 21 = 1512/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
50/42 = 50 × 40/42 × 40 = 2000/1680
Add the two like fractions:
1512/1680 + 2000/1680 = 1512 + 2000/1680 = 3512/1680
3512/1680 simplified gives 439/210
So, 72/80 + 50/42 = 439/210
In mixed form: 219/210

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