Add 50/21 and 5/6
1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 5/6
50/21 + 5/6 is 45/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
50/21 = 50 × 2/21 × 2 = 100/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
5/6 = 5 × 7/6 × 7 = 35/42 - Add the two like fractions:
100/42 + 35/42 = 100 + 35/42 = 135/42 - 135/42 simplified gives 45/14
- So, 50/21 + 5/6 = 45/14
In mixed form: 33/14
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