Add 21/9 and 6/50
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 6/50
21/9 + 6/50 is 184/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
21/9 = 21 × 50/9 × 50 = 1050/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/450 + 54/450 = 1050 + 54/450 = 1104/450 - 1104/450 simplified gives 184/75
- So, 21/9 + 6/50 = 184/75
In mixed form: 234/75
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