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Add 6/2 and 21/50

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 21/50

6/2 + 21/50 is 171/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    6/2 = 6 × 25/2 × 25 = 150/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    21/50 = 21 × 1/50 × 1 = 21/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/50 + 21/50 = 150 + 21/50 = 171/50
  5. So, 6/2 + 21/50 = 171/50
    In mixed form: 321/50

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