Add 21/50 and 45/7, Solve 21/50 + 6 3/7 as a fraction

Add 21/50 and 45/7

1^st number: 21/50, 2^nd number: 6 3/7

21/50 + 45/7 is 2397/350.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
21/50 = 21 × 7/50 × 7 = 147/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
45/7 = 45 × 50/7 × 50 = 2250/350
Add the two like fractions:
147/350 + 2250/350 = 147 + 2250/350 = 2397/350
So, 21/50 + 45/7 = 2397/350
In mixed form: 6297/350

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