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Add 15/21 and 3/49

15/21 + 3/49 is 38/49.

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,
    15/21 = 15 × 7/21 × 7 = 105/147
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
    3/49 = 3 × 3/49 × 3 = 9/147
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/147 + 9/147 = 105 + 9/147 = 114/147
  5. 114/147 simplified gives 38/49
  6. So, 15/21 + 3/49 = 38/49

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