Add 21/25 and 50/70
21/25 + 50/70 is 272/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
21/25 = 21 × 14/25 × 14 = 294/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
50/70 = 50 × 5/70 × 5 = 250/350 - Add the two like fractions:
294/350 + 250/350 = 294 + 250/350 = 544/350 - 544/350 simplified gives 272/175
- So, 21/25 + 50/70 = 272/175
In mixed form: 197/175
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