Add 50/21 and 15/18
1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 15/18
50/21 + 15/18 is 45/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
50/21 = 50 × 6/21 × 6 = 300/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
15/18 = 15 × 7/18 × 7 = 105/126 - Add the two like fractions:
300/126 + 105/126 = 300 + 105/126 = 405/126 - 405/126 simplified gives 45/14
- So, 50/21 + 15/18 = 45/14
In mixed form: 33/14
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