Add 18/21 and 15/50
18/21 + 15/50 is 81/70.
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,
18/21 = 18 × 50/21 × 50 = 900/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
15/50 = 15 × 21/50 × 21 = 315/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
900/1050 + 315/1050 = 900 + 315/1050 = 1215/1050 - 1215/1050 simplified gives 81/70
- So, 18/21 + 15/50 = 81/70
In mixed form: 111/70
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