Add 50/21 and 27/18, Solve 2 8/21 + 1 9/18 as a fraction

Add 50/21 and 27/18

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 1 9/18

50/21 + 27/18 is 163/42.

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,
27/18 = 27 × 7/18 × 7 = 189/126
Add the two like fractions:
300/126 + 189/126 = 300 + 189/126 = 489/126
489/126 simplified gives 163/42
So, 50/21 + 27/18 = 163/42
In mixed form: 337/42

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