Add 21/6 and 50/49, Solve 3 3/6 + 1 1/49 as a fraction

Add 21/6 and 50/49

1^st number: 3 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

21/6 + 50/49 is 443/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
21/6 = 21 × 49/6 × 49 = 1029/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
50/49 = 50 × 6/49 × 6 = 300/294
Add the two like fractions:
1029/294 + 300/294 = 1029 + 300/294 = 1329/294
1329/294 simplified gives 443/98
So, 21/6 + 50/49 = 443/98
In mixed form: 451/98

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