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Add 21/50 and 7/14

21/50 + 7/14 is 23/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 14 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    21/50 = 21 × 7/50 × 7 = 147/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    7/14 = 7 × 25/14 × 25 = 175/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/350 + 175/350 = 147 + 175/350 = 322/350
  5. 322/350 simplified gives 23/25
  6. So, 21/50 + 7/14 = 23/25

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