Add 12/28 and 50/21, Solve 12/28 + 2 8/21 as a fraction

Add 12/28 and 50/21

1^st number: 12/28, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

12/28 + 50/21 is 59/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 21 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
12/28 = 12 × 3/28 × 3 = 36/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
50/21 = 50 × 4/21 × 4 = 200/84
Add the two like fractions:
36/84 + 200/84 = 36 + 200/84 = 236/84
236/84 simplified gives 59/21
So, 12/28 + 50/21 = 59/21
In mixed form: 217/21

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