Add 30/21 and 5/50, Solve 1 9/21 + 5/50 as a fraction

Add 30/21 and 5/50

1^st number: 1 9/21, 2^nd number: 5/50

30/21 + 5/50 is 107/70.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
30/21 = 30 × 50/21 × 50 = 1500/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
5/50 = 5 × 21/50 × 21 = 105/1050
Add the two like fractions:
1500/1050 + 105/1050 = 1500 + 105/1050 = 1605/1050
1605/1050 simplified gives 107/70
So, 30/21 + 5/50 = 107/70
In mixed form: 137/70

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