Add 7/21 and 40/50
7/21 + 40/50 is 17/15.
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,
7/21 = 7 × 50/21 × 50 = 350/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
40/50 = 40 × 21/50 × 21 = 840/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
350/1050 + 840/1050 = 350 + 840/1050 = 1190/1050 - 1190/1050 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 7/21 + 40/50 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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