Add 10/21 and 30/50
10/21 + 30/50 is 113/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
10/21 = 10 × 50/21 × 50 = 500/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
30/50 = 30 × 21/50 × 21 = 630/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
500/1050 + 630/1050 = 500 + 630/1050 = 1130/1050 - 1130/1050 simplified gives 113/105
- So, 10/21 + 30/50 = 113/105
In mixed form: 18/105
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