Add 21/75 and 50/60
21/75 + 50/60 is 167/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
21/75 = 21 × 4/75 × 4 = 84/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
50/60 = 50 × 5/60 × 5 = 250/300 - Add the two like fractions:
84/300 + 250/300 = 84 + 250/300 = 334/300 - 334/300 simplified gives 167/150
- So, 21/75 + 50/60 = 167/150
In mixed form: 117/150
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