Add 50/25 and 21/84, Solve 2 0/25 + 21/84 as a fraction

Add 50/25 and 21/84

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 21/84

50/25 + 21/84 is 9/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
50/25 = 50 × 84/25 × 84 = 4200/2100
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
21/84 = 21 × 25/84 × 25 = 525/2100
Add the two like fractions:
4200/2100 + 525/2100 = 4200 + 525/2100 = 4725/2100
4725/2100 simplified gives 9/4
So, 50/25 + 21/84 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4

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