Add 50/21 and 8/14
1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 8/14
50/21 + 8/14 is 62/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
50/21 = 50 × 2/21 × 2 = 100/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
8/14 = 8 × 3/14 × 3 = 24/42 - Add the two like fractions:
100/42 + 24/42 = 100 + 24/42 = 124/42 - 124/42 simplified gives 62/21
- So, 50/21 + 8/14 = 62/21
In mixed form: 220/21
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