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Add 21/50 and 20/49

21/50 + 20/49 is 2029/2450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    21/50 = 21 × 49/50 × 49 = 1029/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    20/49 = 20 × 50/49 × 50 = 1000/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1029/2450 + 1000/2450 = 1029 + 1000/2450 = 2029/2450
  5. So, 21/50 + 20/49 = 2029/2450

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