Add 21/5 and 7/49, Solve 4 1/5 + 7/49 as a fraction

Add 21/5 and 7/49

1^st number: 4 1/5, 2^nd number: 7/49

21/5 + 7/49 is 152/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
21/5 = 21 × 49/5 × 49 = 1029/245
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
7/49 = 7 × 5/49 × 5 = 35/245
Add the two like fractions:
1029/245 + 35/245 = 1029 + 35/245 = 1064/245
1064/245 simplified gives 152/35
So, 21/5 + 7/49 = 152/35
In mixed form: 412/35

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