Add 28/21 and 12/50, Solve 1 7/21 + 12/50 as a fraction

Add 28/21 and 12/50

1^st number: 1 7/21, 2^nd number: 12/50

28/21 + 12/50 is 118/75.

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,
28/21 = 28 × 50/21 × 50 = 1400/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
12/50 = 12 × 21/50 × 21 = 252/1050
Add the two like fractions:
1400/1050 + 252/1050 = 1400 + 252/1050 = 1652/1050
1652/1050 simplified gives 118/75
So, 28/21 + 12/50 = 118/75
In mixed form: 143/75

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