Add 5/21 and 50/6, Solve 5/21 + 8 2/6 as a fraction

Add 5/21 and 50/6

1^st number: 5/21, 2^nd number: 8 2/6

5/21 + 50/6 is 60/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 6 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
5/21 = 5 × 2/21 × 2 = 10/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
50/6 = 50 × 7/6 × 7 = 350/42
Add the two like fractions:
10/42 + 350/42 = 10 + 350/42 = 360/42
360/42 simplified gives 60/7
So, 5/21 + 50/6 = 60/7
In mixed form: 84/7

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