Add 50/75 and 9/21
50/75 + 9/21 is 23/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
50/75 = 50 × 7/75 × 7 = 350/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
9/21 = 9 × 25/21 × 25 = 225/525 - Add the two like fractions:
350/525 + 225/525 = 350 + 225/525 = 575/525 - 575/525 simplified gives 23/21
- So, 50/75 + 9/21 = 23/21
In mixed form: 12/21
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