Add 50/21 and 14/15, Solve 2 8/21 + 14/15 as a fraction

Add 50/21 and 14/15

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 14/15

50/21 + 14/15 is 116/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 15 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
50/21 = 50 × 5/21 × 5 = 250/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
14/15 = 14 × 7/15 × 7 = 98/105
Add the two like fractions:
250/105 + 98/105 = 250 + 98/105 = 348/105
348/105 simplified gives 116/35
So, 50/21 + 14/15 = 116/35
In mixed form: 311/35

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