Add 50/21 and 15/4
1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 3 3/4
50/21 + 15/4 is 515/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 4 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
50/21 = 50 × 4/21 × 4 = 200/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
15/4 = 15 × 21/4 × 21 = 315/84 - Add the two like fractions:
200/84 + 315/84 = 200 + 315/84 = 515/84 - So, 50/21 + 15/4 = 515/84
In mixed form: 611/84
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