Add 6/21 and 63/50, Solve 6/21 + 1 13/50 as a fraction

Add 6/21 and 63/50

1^st number: 6/21, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

6/21 + 63/50 is 541/350.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
6/21 = 6 × 50/21 × 50 = 300/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
63/50 = 63 × 21/50 × 21 = 1323/1050
Add the two like fractions:
300/1050 + 1323/1050 = 300 + 1323/1050 = 1623/1050
1623/1050 simplified gives 541/350
So, 6/21 + 63/50 = 541/350
In mixed form: 1191/350

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