Add 6/27 and 50/21, Solve 6/27 + 2 8/21 as a fraction

Add 6/27 and 50/21

1^st number: 6/27, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

6/27 + 50/21 is 164/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 21 is 189

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
6/27 = 6 × 7/27 × 7 = 42/189
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
50/21 = 50 × 9/21 × 9 = 450/189
Add the two like fractions:
42/189 + 450/189 = 42 + 450/189 = 492/189
492/189 simplified gives 164/63
So, 6/27 + 50/21 = 164/63
In mixed form: 238/63

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