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Add 21/72 and 4/50

21/72 + 4/50 is 223/600.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    21/72 = 21 × 25/72 × 25 = 525/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    4/50 = 4 × 36/50 × 36 = 144/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/1800 + 144/1800 = 525 + 144/1800 = 669/1800
  5. 669/1800 simplified gives 223/600
  6. So, 21/72 + 4/50 = 223/600

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