Add 32/56 and 50/21, Solve 32/56 + 2 8/21 as a fraction

Add 32/56 and 50/21

1^st number: 32/56, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

32/56 + 50/21 is 62/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 21 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
32/56 = 32 × 3/56 × 3 = 96/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
50/21 = 50 × 8/21 × 8 = 400/168
Add the two like fractions:
96/168 + 400/168 = 96 + 400/168 = 496/168
496/168 simplified gives 62/21
So, 32/56 + 50/21 = 62/21
In mixed form: 220/21

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