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Add 60/21 and 6/50

1st number: 2 18/21, 2nd number: 6/50

60/21 + 6/50 is 521/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
    60/21 = 60 × 50/21 × 50 = 3000/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    6/50 = 6 × 21/50 × 21 = 126/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3000/1050 + 126/1050 = 3000 + 126/1050 = 3126/1050
  5. 3126/1050 simplified gives 521/175
  6. So, 60/21 + 6/50 = 521/175
    In mixed form: 2171/175

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