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Add 2/21 and 14/49

2/21 + 14/49 is 8/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 49 is 147

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
    2/21 = 2 × 7/21 × 7 = 14/147
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
    14/49 = 14 × 3/49 × 3 = 42/147
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/147 + 42/147 = 14 + 42/147 = 56/147
  5. 56/147 simplified gives 8/21
  6. So, 2/21 + 14/49 = 8/21

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