Add 50/70 and 21/50, Solve 50/70 + 21/50 as a fraction

Add 50/70 and 21/50

50/70 + 21/50 is 397/350.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
50/70 = 50 × 5/70 × 5 = 250/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
21/50 = 21 × 7/50 × 7 = 147/350
Add the two like fractions:
250/350 + 147/350 = 250 + 147/350 = 397/350
So, 50/70 + 21/50 = 397/350
In mixed form: 147/350

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