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Add 1/50 and 21/56

1/50 + 21/56 is 79/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    1/50 = 1 × 28/50 × 28 = 28/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    21/56 = 21 × 25/56 × 25 = 525/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/1400 + 525/1400 = 28 + 525/1400 = 553/1400
  5. 553/1400 simplified gives 79/200
  6. So, 1/50 + 21/56 = 79/200

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