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Add 21/50 and 10/56

21/50 + 10/56 is 419/700.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    21/50 = 21 × 28/50 × 28 = 588/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    10/56 = 10 × 25/56 × 25 = 250/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/1400 + 250/1400 = 588 + 250/1400 = 838/1400
  5. 838/1400 simplified gives 419/700
  6. So, 21/50 + 10/56 = 419/700

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