Add 10/32 and 50/21, Solve 10/32 + 2 8/21 as a fraction

Add 10/32 and 50/21

1^st number: 10/32, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

10/32 + 50/21 is 905/336.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 21 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
10/32 = 10 × 21/32 × 21 = 210/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
50/21 = 50 × 32/21 × 32 = 1600/672
Add the two like fractions:
210/672 + 1600/672 = 210 + 1600/672 = 1810/672
1810/672 simplified gives 905/336
So, 10/32 + 50/21 = 905/336
In mixed form: 2233/336

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