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Add 21/56 and 36/50

21/56 + 36/50 is 219/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    21/56 = 21 × 25/56 × 25 = 525/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    36/50 = 36 × 28/50 × 28 = 1008/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/1400 + 1008/1400 = 525 + 1008/1400 = 1533/1400
  5. 1533/1400 simplified gives 219/200
  6. So, 21/56 + 36/50 = 219/200
    In mixed form: 119/200

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