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Add 24/21 and 42/50

1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 42/50

24/21 + 42/50 is 347/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
    24/21 = 24 × 50/21 × 50 = 1200/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    42/50 = 42 × 21/50 × 21 = 882/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/1050 + 882/1050 = 1200 + 882/1050 = 2082/1050
  5. 2082/1050 simplified gives 347/175
  6. So, 24/21 + 42/50 = 347/175
    In mixed form: 1172/175

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