Add 27/21 and 2/50, Solve 1 6/21 + 2/50 as a fraction

Add 27/21 and 2/50

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

27/21 + 2/50 is 232/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
27/21 = 27 × 50/21 × 50 = 1350/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
2/50 = 2 × 21/50 × 21 = 42/1050
Add the two like fractions:
1350/1050 + 42/1050 = 1350 + 42/1050 = 1392/1050
1392/1050 simplified gives 232/175
So, 27/21 + 2/50 = 232/175
In mixed form: 157/175

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