Add 50/5 and 14/21, Solve 10 0/5 + 14/21 as a fraction

Add 50/5 and 14/21

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 14/21

50/5 + 14/21 is 32/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
50/5 = 50 × 21/5 × 21 = 1050/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
14/21 = 14 × 5/21 × 5 = 70/105
Add the two like fractions:
1050/105 + 70/105 = 1050 + 70/105 = 1120/105
1120/105 simplified gives 32/3
So, 50/5 + 14/21 = 32/3
In mixed form: 102/3

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