Add 50/21 and 6/32, Solve 2 8/21 + 6/32 as a fraction

Add 50/21 and 6/32

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 6/32

50/21 + 6/32 is 863/336.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 32 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
50/21 = 50 × 32/21 × 32 = 1600/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
6/32 = 6 × 21/32 × 21 = 126/672
Add the two like fractions:
1600/672 + 126/672 = 1600 + 126/672 = 1726/672
1726/672 simplified gives 863/336
So, 50/21 + 6/32 = 863/336
In mixed form: 2191/336

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