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Add 90/21 and 90/50

1st number: 4 6/21, 2nd number: 1 40/50

90/21 + 90/50 is 213/35.

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,
    90/21 = 90 × 50/21 × 50 = 4500/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    90/50 = 90 × 21/50 × 21 = 1890/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4500/1050 + 1890/1050 = 4500 + 1890/1050 = 6390/1050
  5. 6390/1050 simplified gives 213/35
  6. So, 90/21 + 90/50 = 213/35
    In mixed form: 63/35

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