Add 18/21 and 25/50
18/21 + 25/50 is 19/14.
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,
18/21 = 18 × 50/21 × 50 = 900/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
25/50 = 25 × 21/50 × 21 = 525/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
900/1050 + 525/1050 = 900 + 525/1050 = 1425/1050 - 1425/1050 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 18/21 + 25/50 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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