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Add 21/7 and 4/50

1st number: 3 0/7, 2nd number: 4/50

21/7 + 4/50 is 77/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    21/7 = 21 × 50/7 × 50 = 1050/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    4/50 = 4 × 7/50 × 7 = 28/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/350 + 28/350 = 1050 + 28/350 = 1078/350
  5. 1078/350 simplified gives 77/25
  6. So, 21/7 + 4/50 = 77/25
    In mixed form: 32/25

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