Add 12/35 and 50/21, Solve 12/35 + 2 8/21 as a fraction

Add 12/35 and 50/21

1^st number: 12/35, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

12/35 + 50/21 is 286/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 21 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
12/35 = 12 × 3/35 × 3 = 36/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
50/21 = 50 × 5/21 × 5 = 250/105
Add the two like fractions:
36/105 + 250/105 = 36 + 250/105 = 286/105
So, 12/35 + 50/21 = 286/105
In mixed form: 276/105

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