Add 50/6 and 21/98, Solve 8 2/6 + 21/98 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 21/98

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 21/98

50/6 + 21/98 is 359/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
50/6 = 50 × 49/6 × 49 = 2450/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
21/98 = 21 × 3/98 × 3 = 63/294
Add the two like fractions:
2450/294 + 63/294 = 2450 + 63/294 = 2513/294
2513/294 simplified gives 359/42
So, 50/6 + 21/98 = 359/42
In mixed form: 823/42

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