Add 10/72 and 50/21, Solve 10/72 + 2 8/21 as a fraction

Add 10/72 and 50/21

1^st number: 10/72, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

10/72 + 50/21 is 635/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 21 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
10/72 = 10 × 7/72 × 7 = 70/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
50/21 = 50 × 24/21 × 24 = 1200/504
Add the two like fractions:
70/504 + 1200/504 = 70 + 1200/504 = 1270/504
1270/504 simplified gives 635/252
So, 10/72 + 50/21 = 635/252
In mixed form: 2131/252

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