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Add 56/21 and 9/50

1st number: 2 14/21, 2nd number: 9/50

56/21 + 9/50 is 427/150.

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,
    56/21 = 56 × 50/21 × 50 = 2800/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    9/50 = 9 × 21/50 × 21 = 189/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/1050 + 189/1050 = 2800 + 189/1050 = 2989/1050
  5. 2989/1050 simplified gives 427/150
  6. So, 56/21 + 9/50 = 427/150
    In mixed form: 2127/150

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