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

Add 50/21 and 8/32

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

50/21 + 8/32 is 221/84.

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,
8/32 = 8 × 21/32 × 21 = 168/672
Add the two like fractions:
1600/672 + 168/672 = 1600 + 168/672 = 1768/672
1768/672 simplified gives 221/84
So, 50/21 + 8/32 = 221/84
In mixed form: 253/84

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