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Add 21/14 and 50/60

1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 50/60

21/14 + 50/60 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
    21/14 = 21 × 30/14 × 30 = 630/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/420 + 350/420 = 630 + 350/420 = 980/420
  5. 980/420 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 21/14 + 50/60 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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