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Add 10/80 and 50/21

1st number: 10/80, 2nd number: 2 8/21

10/80 + 50/21 is 421/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 21 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    10/80 = 10 × 21/80 × 21 = 210/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
    50/21 = 50 × 80/21 × 80 = 4000/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/1680 + 4000/1680 = 210 + 4000/1680 = 4210/1680
  5. 4210/1680 simplified gives 421/168
  6. So, 10/80 + 50/21 = 421/168
    In mixed form: 285/168

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