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Add 21/30 and 2/50

21/30 + 2/50 is 37/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    21/30 = 21 × 5/30 × 5 = 105/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/150 + 6/150 = 105 + 6/150 = 111/150
  5. 111/150 simplified gives 37/50
  6. So, 21/30 + 2/50 = 37/50

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