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

Add 4/21 and 50/24

1^st number: 4/21, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

4/21 + 50/24 is 191/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
4/21 = 4 × 8/21 × 8 = 32/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168
Add the two like fractions:
32/168 + 350/168 = 32 + 350/168 = 382/168
382/168 simplified gives 191/84
So, 4/21 + 50/24 = 191/84
In mixed form: 223/84

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