Add 54/21 and 6/50, Solve 2 12/21 + 6/50 as a fraction

Add 54/21 and 6/50

1^st number: 2 12/21, 2^nd number: 6/50

54/21 + 6/50 is 471/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
54/21 = 54 × 50/21 × 50 = 2700/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
6/50 = 6 × 21/50 × 21 = 126/1050
Add the two like fractions:
2700/1050 + 126/1050 = 2700 + 126/1050 = 2826/1050
2826/1050 simplified gives 471/175
So, 54/21 + 6/50 = 471/175
In mixed form: 2121/175

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