Add 4/21 and 9/50
4/21 + 9/50 is 389/1050.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 21/50 × 21 = 189/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
200/1050 + 189/1050 = 200 + 189/1050 = 389/1050 - So, 4/21 + 9/50 = 389/1050
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