Add 4/7 and 21/50
4/7 + 21/50 is 347/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
4/7 = 4 × 50/7 × 50 = 200/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
21/50 = 21 × 7/50 × 7 = 147/350 - Add the two like fractions:
200/350 + 147/350 = 200 + 147/350 = 347/350 - So, 4/7 + 21/50 = 347/350
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