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Add 50/2 and 8/21

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 8/21

50/2 + 8/21 is 533/21.

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,
    8/21 = 8 × 2/21 × 2 = 16/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/42 + 16/42 = 1050 + 16/42 = 1066/42
  5. 1066/42 simplified gives 533/21
  6. So, 50/2 + 8/21 = 533/21
    In mixed form: 258/21

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