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Add 21/49 and 28/27

1st number: 21/49, 2nd number: 1 1/27

21/49 + 28/27 is 277/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
    21/49 = 21 × 27/49 × 27 = 567/1323
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
    28/27 = 28 × 49/27 × 49 = 1372/1323
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/1323 + 1372/1323 = 567 + 1372/1323 = 1939/1323
  5. 1939/1323 simplified gives 277/189
  6. So, 21/49 + 28/27 = 277/189
    In mixed form: 188/189

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