Add 21/50 and 28/35
21/50 + 28/35 is 61/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 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 35 × 10 = 350,
28/35 = 28 × 10/35 × 10 = 280/350 - Add the two like fractions:
147/350 + 280/350 = 147 + 280/350 = 427/350 - 427/350 simplified gives 61/50
- So, 21/50 + 28/35 = 61/50
In mixed form: 111/50
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