Add 48/21 and 21/50, Solve 2 6/21 + 21/50 as a fraction

Add 48/21 and 21/50

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

48/21 + 21/50 is 947/350.

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,
48/21 = 48 × 50/21 × 50 = 2400/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
21/50 = 21 × 21/50 × 21 = 441/1050
Add the two like fractions:
2400/1050 + 441/1050 = 2400 + 441/1050 = 2841/1050
2841/1050 simplified gives 947/350
So, 48/21 + 21/50 = 947/350
In mixed form: 2247/350

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