Add 1/8 and 49/21, Solve 1/8 + 2 7/21 as a fraction

Add 1/8 and 49/21

1^st number: 1/8, 2^nd number: 2 7/21

1/8 + 49/21 is 59/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
1/8 = 1 × 21/8 × 21 = 21/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
49/21 = 49 × 8/21 × 8 = 392/168
Add the two like fractions:
21/168 + 392/168 = 21 + 392/168 = 413/168
413/168 simplified gives 59/24
So, 1/8 + 49/21 = 59/24
In mixed form: 211/24

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