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Add 2/3 and 14/49

2/3 + 14/49 is 20/21.

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,
    2/3 = 2 × 49/3 × 49 = 98/147
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
    14/49 = 14 × 3/49 × 3 = 42/147
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/147 + 42/147 = 98 + 42/147 = 140/147
  5. 140/147 simplified gives 20/21
  6. So, 2/3 + 14/49 = 20/21

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