Add 50/21 and 24/8, Solve 2 8/21 + 3 0/8 as a fraction

Add 50/21 and 24/8

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 3 0/8

50/21 + 24/8 is 113/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 8 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
50/21 = 50 × 8/21 × 8 = 400/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
24/8 = 24 × 21/8 × 21 = 504/168
Add the two like fractions:
400/168 + 504/168 = 400 + 504/168 = 904/168
904/168 simplified gives 113/21
So, 50/21 + 24/8 = 113/21
In mixed form: 58/21

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