Add 14/21 and 5/50
14/21 + 5/50 is 23/30.
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,
14/21 = 14 × 50/21 × 50 = 700/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
5/50 = 5 × 21/50 × 21 = 105/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
700/1050 + 105/1050 = 700 + 105/1050 = 805/1050 - 805/1050 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 14/21 + 5/50 = 23/30
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