Add 21/49 and 42/50
21/49 + 42/50 is 222/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
21/49 = 21 × 50/49 × 50 = 1050/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
42/50 = 42 × 49/50 × 49 = 2058/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/2450 + 2058/2450 = 1050 + 2058/2450 = 3108/2450 - 3108/2450 simplified gives 222/175
- So, 21/49 + 42/50 = 222/175
In mixed form: 147/175
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