Add 50/21 and 7/49, Solve 2 8/21 + 7/49 as a fraction

Add 50/21 and 7/49

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 7/49

50/21 + 7/49 is 53/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 49 is 147

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
50/21 = 50 × 7/21 × 7 = 350/147
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
7/49 = 7 × 3/49 × 3 = 21/147
Add the two like fractions:
350/147 + 21/147 = 350 + 21/147 = 371/147
371/147 simplified gives 53/21
So, 50/21 + 7/49 = 53/21
In mixed form: 211/21

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