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Add 50/5 and 9/21

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 9/21

50/5 + 9/21 is 73/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 21 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
    50/5 = 50 × 21/5 × 21 = 1050/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    9/21 = 9 × 5/21 × 5 = 45/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/105 + 45/105 = 1050 + 45/105 = 1095/105
  5. 1095/105 simplified gives 73/7
  6. So, 50/5 + 9/21 = 73/7
    In mixed form: 103/7

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