Add 50/2 and 35/21, Solve 25 0/2 + 1 14/21 as a fraction

Add 50/2 and 35/21

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 14/21

50/2 + 35/21 is 80/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
50/2 = 50 × 21/2 × 21 = 1050/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
35/21 = 35 × 2/21 × 2 = 70/42
Add the two like fractions:
1050/42 + 70/42 = 1050 + 70/42 = 1120/42
1120/42 simplified gives 80/3
So, 50/2 + 35/21 = 80/3
In mixed form: 262/3

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