Add 63/3 and 50/8, Solve 21 0/3 + 6 2/8 as a fraction

Add 63/3 and 50/8

1^st number: 21 0/3, 2^nd number: 6 2/8

63/3 + 50/8 is 109/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
63/3 = 63 × 8/3 × 8 = 504/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
50/8 = 50 × 3/8 × 3 = 150/24
Add the two like fractions:
504/24 + 150/24 = 504 + 150/24 = 654/24
654/24 simplified gives 109/4
So, 63/3 + 50/8 = 109/4
In mixed form: 271/4

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