Add 4/21 and 2/50
4/21 + 2/50 is 121/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
4/21 = 4 × 50/21 × 50 = 200/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
2/50 = 2 × 21/50 × 21 = 42/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
200/1050 + 42/1050 = 200 + 42/1050 = 242/1050 - 242/1050 simplified gives 121/525
- So, 4/21 + 2/50 = 121/525
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