Add 50/21 and 1/40, Solve 2 8/21 + 1/40 as a fraction

Add 50/21 and 1/40

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 1/40

50/21 + 1/40 is 2021/840.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 40 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
50/21 = 50 × 40/21 × 40 = 2000/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
1/40 = 1 × 21/40 × 21 = 21/840
Add the two like fractions:
2000/840 + 21/840 = 2000 + 21/840 = 2021/840
So, 50/21 + 1/40 = 2021/840
In mixed form: 2341/840

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