Add 21/75 and 21/6
1st number: 21/75, 2nd number: 3 3/6
21/75 + 21/6 is 189/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
21/75 = 21 × 2/75 × 2 = 42/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
21/6 = 21 × 25/6 × 25 = 525/150 - Add the two like fractions:
42/150 + 525/150 = 42 + 525/150 = 567/150 - 567/150 simplified gives 189/50
- So, 21/75 + 21/6 = 189/50
In mixed form: 339/50
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