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Add 21/2 and 50/75

1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 50/75

21/2 + 50/75 is 67/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    21/2 = 21 × 75/2 × 75 = 1575/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/150 + 100/150 = 1575 + 100/150 = 1675/150
  5. 1675/150 simplified gives 67/6
  6. So, 21/2 + 50/75 = 67/6
    In mixed form: 111/6

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