Add 9/21 and 16/50
9/21 + 16/50 is 131/175.
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,
9/21 = 9 × 50/21 × 50 = 450/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
16/50 = 16 × 21/50 × 21 = 336/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
450/1050 + 336/1050 = 450 + 336/1050 = 786/1050 - 786/1050 simplified gives 131/175
- So, 9/21 + 16/50 = 131/175
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