Add 50/20 and 2/21, Solve 2 10/20 + 2/21 as a fraction

Add 50/20 and 2/21

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 2/21

50/20 + 2/21 is 109/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 21 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
50/20 = 50 × 21/20 × 21 = 1050/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
2/21 = 2 × 20/21 × 20 = 40/420
Add the two like fractions:
1050/420 + 40/420 = 1050 + 40/420 = 1090/420
1090/420 simplified gives 109/42
So, 50/20 + 2/21 = 109/42
In mixed form: 225/42

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