Add 21/50 and 9/14
21/50 + 9/14 is 186/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
21/50 = 21 × 7/50 × 7 = 147/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
9/14 = 9 × 25/14 × 25 = 225/350 - Add the two like fractions:
147/350 + 225/350 = 147 + 225/350 = 372/350 - 372/350 simplified gives 186/175
- So, 21/50 + 9/14 = 186/175
In mixed form: 111/175
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