Add 28/21 and 16/50, Solve 1 7/21 + 16/50 as a fraction

Add 28/21 and 16/50

1^st number: 1 7/21, 2^nd number: 16/50

28/21 + 16/50 is 124/75.

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,
16/50 = 16 × 21/50 × 21 = 336/1050
Add the two like fractions:
1400/1050 + 336/1050 = 1400 + 336/1050 = 1736/1050
1736/1050 simplified gives 124/75
So, 28/21 + 16/50 = 124/75
In mixed form: 149/75

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