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Add 7/50 and 21/54

7/50 + 21/54 is 119/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    7/50 = 7 × 27/50 × 27 = 189/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    21/54 = 21 × 25/54 × 25 = 525/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/1350 + 525/1350 = 189 + 525/1350 = 714/1350
  5. 714/1350 simplified gives 119/225
  6. So, 7/50 + 21/54 = 119/225

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