Add 1/50 and 2/21
1/50 + 2/21 is 121/1050.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 21 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
1/50 = 1 × 21/50 × 21 = 21/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
2/21 = 2 × 50/21 × 50 = 100/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
21/1050 + 100/1050 = 21 + 100/1050 = 121/1050 - So, 1/50 + 2/21 = 121/1050
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/50+2/21 1/50+4/21 1/50+2/42 3/50+2/21 1/50+6/21 1/50+2/63 5/50+2/21 1/50+10/21 7/50+2/21 1/50+14/21