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Add 70/21 and 15/50

1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 15/50

70/21 + 15/50 is 109/30.

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,
    70/21 = 70 × 50/21 × 50 = 3500/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    15/50 = 15 × 21/50 × 21 = 315/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3500/1050 + 315/1050 = 3500 + 315/1050 = 3815/1050
  5. 3815/1050 simplified gives 109/30
  6. So, 70/21 + 15/50 = 109/30
    In mixed form: 319/30

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