Add 21/14 and 24/50, Solve 1 7/14 + 24/50 as a fraction

Add 21/14 and 24/50

1^st number: 1 7/14, 2^nd number: 24/50

21/14 + 24/50 is 99/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
21/14 = 21 × 25/14 × 25 = 525/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
24/50 = 24 × 7/50 × 7 = 168/350
Add the two like fractions:
525/350 + 168/350 = 525 + 168/350 = 693/350
693/350 simplified gives 99/50
So, 21/14 + 24/50 = 99/50
In mixed form: 149/50

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