Add 21/30 and 7/50
21/30 + 7/50 is 21/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
21/30 = 21 × 5/30 × 5 = 105/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150 - Add the two like fractions:
105/150 + 21/150 = 105 + 21/150 = 126/150 - 126/150 simplified gives 21/25
- So, 21/30 + 7/50 = 21/25
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