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Add 50/21 and 6/7

1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 6/7

50/21 + 6/7 is 68/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 7 is 21

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
    50/21 = 50 × 1/21 × 1 = 50/21
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
    6/7 = 6 × 3/7 × 3 = 18/21
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/21 + 18/21 = 50 + 18/21 = 68/21
  5. So, 50/21 + 6/7 = 68/21
    In mixed form: 35/21

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