Add 45/10 and 50/21
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 2 8/21
45/10 + 50/21 is 289/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
45/10 = 45 × 21/10 × 21 = 945/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
50/21 = 50 × 10/21 × 10 = 500/210 - Add the two like fractions:
945/210 + 500/210 = 945 + 500/210 = 1445/210 - 1445/210 simplified gives 289/42
- So, 45/10 + 50/21 = 289/42
In mixed form: 637/42
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