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Add 63/21 and 1/50

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

63/21 + 1/50 is 151/50.

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,
    63/21 = 63 × 50/21 × 50 = 3150/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    1/50 = 1 × 21/50 × 21 = 21/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/1050 + 21/1050 = 3150 + 21/1050 = 3171/1050
  5. 3171/1050 simplified gives 151/50
  6. So, 63/21 + 1/50 = 151/50
    In mixed form: 31/50

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