Add 21/18 and 6/50, Solve 1 3/18 + 6/50 as a fraction

Add 21/18 and 6/50

1^st number: 1 3/18, 2^nd number: 6/50

21/18 + 6/50 is 193/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
21/18 = 21 × 25/18 × 25 = 525/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450
Add the two like fractions:
525/450 + 54/450 = 525 + 54/450 = 579/450
579/450 simplified gives 193/150
So, 21/18 + 6/50 = 193/150
In mixed form: 143/150

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