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Add 45/21 and 5/50

1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 5/50

45/21 + 5/50 is 157/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
    45/21 = 45 × 50/21 × 50 = 2250/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    5/50 = 5 × 21/50 × 21 = 105/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/1050 + 105/1050 = 2250 + 105/1050 = 2355/1050
  5. 2355/1050 simplified gives 157/70
  6. So, 45/21 + 5/50 = 157/70
    In mixed form: 217/70

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