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Add 21/6 and 3/50

1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 3/50

21/6 + 3/50 is 89/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    21/6 = 21 × 25/6 × 25 = 525/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/150 + 9/150 = 525 + 9/150 = 534/150
  5. 534/150 simplified gives 89/25
  6. So, 21/6 + 3/50 = 89/25
    In mixed form: 314/25

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