Add 50/21 and 16/18, Solve 2 8/21 + 16/18 as a fraction

Add 50/21 and 16/18

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 16/18

50/21 + 16/18 is 206/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
50/21 = 50 × 6/21 × 6 = 300/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126
Add the two like fractions:
300/126 + 112/126 = 300 + 112/126 = 412/126
412/126 simplified gives 206/63
So, 50/21 + 16/18 = 206/63
In mixed form: 317/63

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