Add 6/50 and 21/36
6/50 + 21/36 is 211/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
6/50 = 6 × 18/50 × 18 = 108/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
21/36 = 21 × 25/36 × 25 = 525/900 - Add the two like fractions:
108/900 + 525/900 = 108 + 525/900 = 633/900 - 633/900 simplified gives 211/300
- So, 6/50 + 21/36 = 211/300
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