Add 50/56 and 21/9, Solve 50/56 + 2 3/9 as a fraction

Add 50/56 and 21/9

1^st number: 50/56, 2^nd number: 2 3/9

50/56 + 21/9 is 271/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
21/9 = 21 × 56/9 × 56 = 1176/504
Add the two like fractions:
450/504 + 1176/504 = 450 + 1176/504 = 1626/504
1626/504 simplified gives 271/84
So, 50/56 + 21/9 = 271/84
In mixed form: 319/84

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