Add 6/21 and 7/50
6/21 + 7/50 is 149/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
6/21 = 6 × 50/21 × 50 = 300/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
7/50 = 7 × 21/50 × 21 = 147/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1050 + 147/1050 = 300 + 147/1050 = 447/1050 - 447/1050 simplified gives 149/350
- So, 6/21 + 7/50 = 149/350
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