Add 21/6 and 48/50
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 48/50
21/6 + 48/50 is 223/50.
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,
48/50 = 48 × 3/50 × 3 = 144/150 - Add the two like fractions:
525/150 + 144/150 = 525 + 144/150 = 669/150 - 669/150 simplified gives 223/50
- So, 21/6 + 48/50 = 223/50
In mixed form: 423/50
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