Add 50/25 and 5/21, Solve 2 0/25 + 5/21 as a fraction

Add 50/25 and 5/21

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 5/21

50/25 + 5/21 is 47/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
50/25 = 50 × 21/25 × 21 = 1050/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
5/21 = 5 × 25/21 × 25 = 125/525
Add the two like fractions:
1050/525 + 125/525 = 1050 + 125/525 = 1175/525
1175/525 simplified gives 47/21
So, 50/25 + 5/21 = 47/21
In mixed form: 25/21

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