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Add 50/10 and 2/21

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 2/21

50/10 + 2/21 is 107/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    50/10 = 50 × 21/10 × 21 = 1050/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    2/21 = 2 × 10/21 × 10 = 20/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/210 + 20/210 = 1050 + 20/210 = 1070/210
  5. 1070/210 simplified gives 107/21
  6. So, 50/10 + 2/21 = 107/21
    In mixed form: 52/21

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