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Add 50/3 and 21/36

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 21/36

50/3 + 21/36 is 69/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    50/3 = 50 × 12/3 × 12 = 600/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    21/36 = 21 × 1/36 × 1 = 21/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/36 + 21/36 = 600 + 21/36 = 621/36
  5. 621/36 simplified gives 69/4
  6. So, 50/3 + 21/36 = 69/4
    In mixed form: 171/4

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