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Add 21/9 and 6/49

1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 6/49

21/9 + 6/49 is 361/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    21/9 = 21 × 49/9 × 49 = 1029/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    6/49 = 6 × 9/49 × 9 = 54/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1029/441 + 54/441 = 1029 + 54/441 = 1083/441
  5. 1083/441 simplified gives 361/147
  6. So, 21/9 + 6/49 = 361/147
    In mixed form: 267/147

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