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Add 50/4 and 21/75

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 21/75

50/4 + 21/75 is 639/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    50/4 = 50 × 75/4 × 75 = 3750/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    21/75 = 21 × 4/75 × 4 = 84/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3750/300 + 84/300 = 3750 + 84/300 = 3834/300
  5. 3834/300 simplified gives 639/50
  6. So, 50/4 + 21/75 = 639/50
    In mixed form: 1239/50

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