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Add 21/50 and 24/28

21/50 + 24/28 is 447/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    21/50 = 21 × 14/50 × 14 = 294/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    24/28 = 24 × 25/28 × 25 = 600/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/700 + 600/700 = 294 + 600/700 = 894/700
  5. 894/700 simplified gives 447/350
  6. So, 21/50 + 24/28 = 447/350
    In mixed form: 197/350

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