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Add 54/21 and 14/50

1st number: 2 12/21, 2nd number: 14/50

54/21 + 14/50 is 499/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
    54/21 = 54 × 50/21 × 50 = 2700/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    14/50 = 14 × 21/50 × 21 = 294/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/1050 + 294/1050 = 2700 + 294/1050 = 2994/1050
  5. 2994/1050 simplified gives 499/175
  6. So, 54/21 + 14/50 = 499/175
    In mixed form: 2149/175

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