Add 21/50 and 6/9
21/50 + 6/9 is 163/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
21/50 = 21 × 9/50 × 9 = 189/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
6/9 = 6 × 50/9 × 50 = 300/450 - Add the two like fractions:
189/450 + 300/450 = 189 + 300/450 = 489/450 - 489/450 simplified gives 163/150
- So, 21/50 + 6/9 = 163/150
In mixed form: 113/150
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