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Add 50/72 and 21/10

1st number: 50/72, 2nd number: 2 1/10

50/72 + 21/10 is 503/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 10 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    21/10 = 21 × 36/10 × 36 = 756/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/360 + 756/360 = 250 + 756/360 = 1006/360
  5. 1006/360 simplified gives 503/180
  6. So, 50/72 + 21/10 = 503/180
    In mixed form: 2143/180

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