Add 21/15 and 4/50
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 4/50
21/15 + 4/50 is 37/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
21/15 = 21 × 10/15 × 10 = 210/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
4/50 = 4 × 3/50 × 3 = 12/150 - Add the two like fractions:
210/150 + 12/150 = 210 + 12/150 = 222/150 - 222/150 simplified gives 37/25
- So, 21/15 + 4/50 = 37/25
In mixed form: 112/25
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