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Add 50/2 and 15/21

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 15/21

50/2 + 15/21 is 180/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 21 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    50/2 = 50 × 21/2 × 21 = 1050/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    15/21 = 15 × 2/21 × 2 = 30/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/42 + 30/42 = 1050 + 30/42 = 1080/42
  5. 1080/42 simplified gives 180/7
  6. So, 50/2 + 15/21 = 180/7
    In mixed form: 255/7

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