Add 50/3 and 42/7, Solve 16 2/3 + 6 0/7 as a fraction

Add 50/3 and 42/7

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

50/3 + 42/7 is 68/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
50/3 = 50 × 7/3 × 7 = 350/21
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
42/7 = 42 × 3/7 × 3 = 126/21
Add the two like fractions:
350/21 + 126/21 = 350 + 126/21 = 476/21
476/21 simplified gives 68/3
So, 50/3 + 42/7 = 68/3
In mixed form: 222/3

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