Add 70/50 and 25/21, Solve 1 20/50 + 1 4/21 as a fraction

Add 70/50 and 25/21

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 1 4/21

70/50 + 25/21 is 272/105.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
70/50 = 70 × 21/50 × 21 = 1470/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
25/21 = 25 × 50/21 × 50 = 1250/1050
Add the two like fractions:
1470/1050 + 1250/1050 = 1470 + 1250/1050 = 2720/1050
2720/1050 simplified gives 272/105
So, 70/50 + 25/21 = 272/105
In mixed form: 262/105

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