Add 5/21 and 4/50
5/21 + 4/50 is 167/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/21 = 5 × 50/21 × 50 = 250/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
4/50 = 4 × 21/50 × 21 = 84/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
250/1050 + 84/1050 = 250 + 84/1050 = 334/1050 - 334/1050 simplified gives 167/525
- So, 5/21 + 4/50 = 167/525
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