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Add 45/21 and 50/20

1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 2 10/20

45/21 + 50/20 is 65/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 20 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
    45/21 = 45 × 20/21 × 20 = 900/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
    50/20 = 50 × 21/20 × 21 = 1050/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/420 + 1050/420 = 900 + 1050/420 = 1950/420
  5. 1950/420 simplified gives 65/14
  6. So, 45/21 + 50/20 = 65/14
    In mixed form: 49/14

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