Add 50/21 and 1/75, Solve 2 8/21 + 1/75 as a fraction

Add 50/21 and 1/75

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 1/75

50/21 + 1/75 is 419/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 75 is 525

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
50/21 = 50 × 25/21 × 25 = 1250/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
1/75 = 1 × 7/75 × 7 = 7/525
Add the two like fractions:
1250/525 + 7/525 = 1250 + 7/525 = 1257/525
1257/525 simplified gives 419/175
So, 50/21 + 1/75 = 419/175
In mixed form: 269/175

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