Add 24/4 and 50/21, Solve 6 0/4 + 2 8/21 as a fraction

Add 24/4 and 50/21

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

24/4 + 50/21 is 176/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
24/4 = 24 × 21/4 × 21 = 504/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
50/21 = 50 × 4/21 × 4 = 200/84
Add the two like fractions:
504/84 + 200/84 = 504 + 200/84 = 704/84
704/84 simplified gives 176/21
So, 24/4 + 50/21 = 176/21
In mixed form: 88/21

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