Add 50/21 and 16/45, Solve 2 8/21 + 16/45 as a fraction

Add 50/21 and 16/45

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 16/45

50/21 + 16/45 is 862/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
50/21 = 50 × 15/21 × 15 = 750/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315
Add the two like fractions:
750/315 + 112/315 = 750 + 112/315 = 862/315
So, 50/21 + 16/45 = 862/315
In mixed form: 2232/315

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