Add 21/6 and 45/50
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 45/50
21/6 + 45/50 is 22/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
21/6 = 21 × 25/6 × 25 = 525/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150 - Add the two like fractions:
525/150 + 135/150 = 525 + 135/150 = 660/150 - 660/150 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 21/6 + 45/50 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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