Add 50/2 and 27/21, Solve 25 0/2 + 1 6/21 as a fraction

Add 50/2 and 27/21

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 6/21

50/2 + 27/21 is 184/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
50/2 = 50 × 21/2 × 21 = 1050/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
27/21 = 27 × 2/21 × 2 = 54/42
Add the two like fractions:
1050/42 + 54/42 = 1050 + 54/42 = 1104/42
1104/42 simplified gives 184/7
So, 50/2 + 27/21 = 184/7
In mixed form: 262/7

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