Add 4/50 and 21/6, Solve 4/50 + 3 3/6 as a fraction

Add 4/50 and 21/6

1^st number: 4/50, 2^nd number: 3 3/6

4/50 + 21/6 is 179/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
4/50 = 4 × 3/50 × 3 = 12/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
21/6 = 21 × 25/6 × 25 = 525/150
Add the two like fractions:
12/150 + 525/150 = 12 + 525/150 = 537/150
537/150 simplified gives 179/50
So, 4/50 + 21/6 = 179/50
In mixed form: 329/50

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