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Add 50/21 and 16/30

1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 16/30

50/21 + 16/30 is 102/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    50/21 = 50 × 10/21 × 10 = 500/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/210 + 112/210 = 500 + 112/210 = 612/210
  5. 612/210 simplified gives 102/35
  6. So, 50/21 + 16/30 = 102/35
    In mixed form: 232/35

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