Add 21/9 and 10/50, Solve 2 3/9 + 10/50 as a fraction

Add 21/9 and 10/50

1^st number: 2 3/9, 2^nd number: 10/50

21/9 + 10/50 is 38/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
21/9 = 21 × 50/9 × 50 = 1050/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
10/50 = 10 × 9/50 × 9 = 90/450
Add the two like fractions:
1050/450 + 90/450 = 1050 + 90/450 = 1140/450
1140/450 simplified gives 38/15
So, 21/9 + 10/50 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15

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