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Add 50/15 and 16/21

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 16/21

50/15 + 16/21 is 86/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 21 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    50/15 = 50 × 7/15 × 7 = 350/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    16/21 = 16 × 5/21 × 5 = 80/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/105 + 80/105 = 350 + 80/105 = 430/105
  5. 430/105 simplified gives 86/21
  6. So, 50/15 + 16/21 = 86/21
    In mixed form: 42/21

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