Add 50/4 and 7/21, Solve 12 2/4 + 7/21 as a fraction

Add 50/4 and 7/21

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 7/21

50/4 + 7/21 is 77/6.

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,
7/21 = 7 × 4/21 × 4 = 28/84
Add the two like fractions:
1050/84 + 28/84 = 1050 + 28/84 = 1078/84
1078/84 simplified gives 77/6
So, 50/4 + 7/21 = 77/6
In mixed form: 125/6

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