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Add 2/21 and 49/56

2/21 + 49/56 is 163/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   2/21 = 2 × 8/21 × 8 = 16/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   49/56 = 49 × 3/56 × 3 = 147/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/168 + 147/168 = 16 + 147/168 = 163/168
5. So, 2/21 + 49/56 = 163/168

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