Add 7/21 and 14/49
7/21 + 14/49 is 13/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
7/21 = 7 × 7/21 × 7 = 49/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
14/49 = 14 × 3/49 × 3 = 42/147 - Add the two like fractions:
49/147 + 42/147 = 49 + 42/147 = 91/147 - 91/147 simplified gives 13/21
- So, 7/21 + 14/49 = 13/21
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