Add 1/3 and 42/49
1/3 + 42/49 is 25/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
1/3 = 1 × 49/3 × 49 = 49/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
42/49 = 42 × 3/49 × 3 = 126/147 - Add the two like fractions:
49/147 + 126/147 = 49 + 126/147 = 175/147 - 175/147 simplified gives 25/21
- So, 1/3 + 42/49 = 25/21
In mixed form: 14/21
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