Add 21/9 and 36/49, Solve 2 3/9 + 36/49 as a fraction

Add 21/9 and 36/49

1^st number: 2 3/9, 2^nd number: 36/49

21/9 + 36/49 is 451/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
21/9 = 21 × 49/9 × 49 = 1029/441
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
36/49 = 36 × 9/49 × 9 = 324/441
Add the two like fractions:
1029/441 + 324/441 = 1029 + 324/441 = 1353/441
1353/441 simplified gives 451/147
So, 21/9 + 36/49 = 451/147
In mixed form: 310/147

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