Add 21/6 and 6/50
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 6/50
21/6 + 6/50 is 181/50.
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,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Add the two like fractions:
525/150 + 18/150 = 525 + 18/150 = 543/150 - 543/150 simplified gives 181/50
- So, 21/6 + 6/50 = 181/50
In mixed form: 331/50
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