Add 21/6 and 9/50
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 9/50
216 + 950 is 9225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
216 = 21 × 256 × 25 = 525150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
950 = 9 × 350 × 3 = 27150 - Add the two like fractions:
525150 + 27150 = 525 + 27150 = 552150 - 552/150 simplified gives 9225
- So, 21/6 + 9/50 = 92/25
In mixed form: 31725
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