Add 50/28 and 8/21, Solve 1 22/28 + 8/21 as a fraction

Add 50/28 and 8/21

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 8/21

50/28 + 8/21 is 13/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 21 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
50/28 = 50 × 3/28 × 3 = 150/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
8/21 = 8 × 4/21 × 4 = 32/84
Add the two like fractions:
150/84 + 32/84 = 150 + 32/84 = 182/84
182/84 simplified gives 13/6
So, 50/28 + 8/21 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6

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