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Add 49/28 and 21/50

1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 21/50

49/28 + 21/50 is 217/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 50 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    49/28 = 49 × 25/28 × 25 = 1225/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    21/50 = 21 × 14/50 × 14 = 294/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/700 + 294/700 = 1225 + 294/700 = 1519/700
  5. 1519/700 simplified gives 217/100
  6. So, 49/28 + 21/50 = 217/100
    In mixed form: 217/100

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