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Add 4/3 and 2/49

1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 2/49

4/3 + 2/49 is 202/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
    4/3 = 4 × 49/3 × 49 = 196/147
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
    2/49 = 2 × 3/49 × 3 = 6/147
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/147 + 6/147 = 196 + 6/147 = 202/147
  5. So, 4/3 + 2/49 = 202/147
    In mixed form: 155/147

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