Add 21/50 and 12/7
1st number: 21/50, 2nd number: 1 5/7
21/50 + 12/7 is 747/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
21/50 = 21 × 7/50 × 7 = 147/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
12/7 = 12 × 50/7 × 50 = 600/350 - Add the two like fractions:
147/350 + 600/350 = 147 + 600/350 = 747/350 - So, 21/50 + 12/7 = 747/350
In mixed form: 247/350
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