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Add 16/21 and 14/50

16/21 + 14/50 is 547/525.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
    16/21 = 16 × 50/21 × 50 = 800/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    14/50 = 14 × 21/50 × 21 = 294/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/1050 + 294/1050 = 800 + 294/1050 = 1094/1050
  5. 1094/1050 simplified gives 547/525
  6. So, 16/21 + 14/50 = 547/525
    In mixed form: 122/525

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