Add 35/21 and 9/50, Solve 1 14/21 + 9/50 as a fraction

Add 35/21 and 9/50

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 9/50

35/21 + 9/50 is 277/150.

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,
35/21 = 35 × 50/21 × 50 = 1750/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
9/50 = 9 × 21/50 × 21 = 189/1050
Add the two like fractions:
1750/1050 + 189/1050 = 1750 + 189/1050 = 1939/1050
1939/1050 simplified gives 277/150
So, 35/21 + 9/50 = 277/150
In mixed form: 1127/150

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