Add 12/50 and 21/35
12/50 + 21/35 is 21/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
21/35 = 21 × 10/35 × 10 = 210/350 - Add the two like fractions:
84/350 + 210/350 = 84 + 210/350 = 294/350 - 294/350 simplified gives 21/25
- So, 12/50 + 21/35 = 21/25
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