Add 10/21 and 50/75
10/21 + 50/75 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
10/21 = 10 × 25/21 × 25 = 250/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
50/75 = 50 × 7/75 × 7 = 350/525 - Add the two like fractions:
250/525 + 350/525 = 250 + 350/525 = 600/525 - 600/525 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 10/21 + 50/75 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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