Add 50/72 and 21/50, Solve 50/72 + 21/50 as a fraction

Add 50/72 and 21/50

50/72 + 21/50 is 1003/900.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
50/72 = 50 × 25/72 × 25 = 1250/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
21/50 = 21 × 36/50 × 36 = 756/1800
Add the two like fractions:
1250/1800 + 756/1800 = 1250 + 756/1800 = 2006/1800
2006/1800 simplified gives 1003/900
So, 50/72 + 21/50 = 1003/900
In mixed form: 1103/900

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