Add 50/21 and 2/10
1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 2/10
50/21 + 2/10 is 271/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
50/21 = 50 × 10/21 × 10 = 500/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
2/10 = 2 × 21/10 × 21 = 42/210 - Add the two like fractions:
500/210 + 42/210 = 500 + 42/210 = 542/210 - 542/210 simplified gives 271/105
- So, 50/21 + 2/10 = 271/105
In mixed form: 261/105
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