Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 49/21 and 7/50

1st number: 2 7/21, 2nd number: 7/50

49/21 + 7/50 is 371/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
    49/21 = 49 × 50/21 × 50 = 2450/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    7/50 = 7 × 21/50 × 21 = 147/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/1050 + 147/1050 = 2450 + 147/1050 = 2597/1050
  5. 2597/1050 simplified gives 371/150
  6. So, 49/21 + 7/50 = 371/150
    In mixed form: 271/150

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com