Add 49/5 and 8/21, Solve 9 4/5 + 8/21 as a fraction

Add 49/5 and 8/21

1^st number: 9 4/5, 2^nd number: 8/21

49/5 + 8/21 is 1069/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
49/5 = 49 × 21/5 × 21 = 1029/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
8/21 = 8 × 5/21 × 5 = 40/105
Add the two like fractions:
1029/105 + 40/105 = 1029 + 40/105 = 1069/105
So, 49/5 + 8/21 = 1069/105
In mixed form: 1019/105

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