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Add 72/50 and 12/21

1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 12/21

72/50 + 12/21 is 352/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    72/50 = 72 × 21/50 × 21 = 1512/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
    12/21 = 12 × 50/21 × 50 = 600/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/1050 + 600/1050 = 1512 + 600/1050 = 2112/1050
  5. 2112/1050 simplified gives 352/175
  6. So, 72/50 + 12/21 = 352/175
    In mixed form: 22/175

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