Add 50/9 and 21/40, Solve 5 5/9 + 21/40 as a fraction

Add 50/9 and 21/40

1^st number: 5 5/9, 2^nd number: 21/40

50/9 + 21/40 is 2189/360.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
50/9 = 50 × 40/9 × 40 = 2000/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
21/40 = 21 × 9/40 × 9 = 189/360
Add the two like fractions:
2000/360 + 189/360 = 2000 + 189/360 = 2189/360
So, 50/9 + 21/40 = 2189/360
In mixed form: 629/360

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