Add 49/50 and 5/21
49/50 + 5/21 is 1279/1050.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 21 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
49/50 = 49 × 21/50 × 21 = 1029/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
5/21 = 5 × 50/21 × 50 = 250/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
1029/1050 + 250/1050 = 1029 + 250/1050 = 1279/1050 - So, 49/50 + 5/21 = 1279/1050
In mixed form: 1229/1050
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