Add 50/21 and 56/60, Solve 2 8/21 + 56/60 as a fraction

Add 50/21 and 56/60

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 56/60

50/21 + 56/60 is 116/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 60 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
50/21 = 50 × 20/21 × 20 = 1000/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
56/60 = 56 × 7/60 × 7 = 392/420
Add the two like fractions:
1000/420 + 392/420 = 1000 + 392/420 = 1392/420
1392/420 simplified gives 116/35
So, 50/21 + 56/60 = 116/35
In mixed form: 311/35

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