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Add 2/49 and 42/63

2/49 + 42/63 is 104/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 63 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    2/49 = 2 × 9/49 × 9 = 18/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
    42/63 = 42 × 7/63 × 7 = 294/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/441 + 294/441 = 18 + 294/441 = 312/441
  5. 312/441 simplified gives 104/147
  6. So, 2/49 + 42/63 = 104/147

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