Add 50/21 and 16/5, Solve 2 8/21 + 3 1/5 as a fraction

Add 50/21 and 16/5

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 3 1/5

50/21 + 16/5 is 586/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 5 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 5 × 21 = 105,
16/5 = 16 × 21/5 × 21 = 336/105
Add the two like fractions:
250/105 + 336/105 = 250 + 336/105 = 586/105
So, 50/21 + 16/5 = 586/105
In mixed form: 561/105

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