Add 21/75 and 49/10
1st number: 21/75, 2nd number: 4 9/10
21/75 + 49/10 is 259/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 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 10 × 15 = 150,
49/10 = 49 × 15/10 × 15 = 735/150 - Add the two like fractions:
42/150 + 735/150 = 42 + 735/150 = 777/150 - 777/150 simplified gives 259/50
- So, 21/75 + 49/10 = 259/50
In mixed form: 59/50
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