Add 50/21 and 1/15
1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 1/15
50/21 + 1/15 is 257/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 15 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
50/21 = 50 × 5/21 × 5 = 250/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
1/15 = 1 × 7/15 × 7 = 7/105 - Add the two like fractions:
250/105 + 7/105 = 250 + 7/105 = 257/105 - So, 50/21 + 1/15 = 257/105
In mixed form: 247/105
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