Add 50/21 and 24/27, Solve 2 8/21 + 24/27 as a fraction

Add 50/21 and 24/27

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 24/27

50/21 + 24/27 is 206/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
50/21 = 50 × 9/21 × 9 = 450/189
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
24/27 = 24 × 7/27 × 7 = 168/189
Add the two like fractions:
450/189 + 168/189 = 450 + 168/189 = 618/189
618/189 simplified gives 206/63
So, 50/21 + 24/27 = 206/63
In mixed form: 317/63

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