Add 8/21 and 14/50
8/21 + 14/50 is 347/525.
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,
8/21 = 8 × 50/21 × 50 = 400/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
14/50 = 14 × 21/50 × 21 = 294/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
400/1050 + 294/1050 = 400 + 294/1050 = 694/1050 - 694/1050 simplified gives 347/525
- So, 8/21 + 14/50 = 347/525
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