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Add 12/50 and 2/21

12/50 + 2/21 is 176/525.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    12/50 = 12 × 21/50 × 21 = 252/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
    2/21 = 2 × 50/21 × 50 = 100/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/1050 + 100/1050 = 252 + 100/1050 = 352/1050
  5. 352/1050 simplified gives 176/525
  6. So, 12/50 + 2/21 = 176/525

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