Add 50/4 and 2/21, Solve 12 2/4 + 2/21 as a fraction

Add 50/4 and 2/21

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 2/21

50/4 + 2/21 is 529/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
50/4 = 50 × 21/4 × 21 = 1050/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
2/21 = 2 × 4/21 × 4 = 8/84
Add the two like fractions:
1050/84 + 8/84 = 1050 + 8/84 = 1058/84
1058/84 simplified gives 529/42
So, 50/4 + 2/21 = 529/42
In mixed form: 1225/42

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