Add 12/5 and 50/21, Solve 2 2/5 + 2 8/21 as a fraction

Add 12/5 and 50/21

1^st number: 2 2/5, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

12/5 + 50/21 is 502/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
12/5 = 12 × 21/5 × 21 = 252/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
50/21 = 50 × 5/21 × 5 = 250/105
Add the two like fractions:
252/105 + 250/105 = 252 + 250/105 = 502/105
So, 12/5 + 50/21 = 502/105
In mixed form: 482/105

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