Add 72/21 and 14/50, Solve 3 9/21 + 14/50 as a fraction

Add 72/21 and 14/50

1^st number: 3 9/21, 2^nd number: 14/50

72/21 + 14/50 is 649/175.

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,
72/21 = 72 × 50/21 × 50 = 3600/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
14/50 = 14 × 21/50 × 21 = 294/1050
Add the two like fractions:
3600/1050 + 294/1050 = 3600 + 294/1050 = 3894/1050
3894/1050 simplified gives 649/175
So, 72/21 + 14/50 = 649/175
In mixed form: 3124/175

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