Add 21/50 and 6/10
21/50 + 6/10 is 51/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 10 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
21/50 = 21 × 1/50 × 1 = 21/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
6/10 = 6 × 5/10 × 5 = 30/50 - Add the two like fractions:
21/50 + 30/50 = 21 + 30/50 = 51/50 - So, 21/50 + 6/10 = 51/50
In mixed form: 11/50
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