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Add 28/21 and 24/49

1st number: 1 7/21, 2nd number: 24/49

28/21 + 24/49 is 268/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 49 is 147

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
    28/21 = 28 × 7/21 × 7 = 196/147
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
    24/49 = 24 × 3/49 × 3 = 72/147
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/147 + 72/147 = 196 + 72/147 = 268/147
  5. So, 28/21 + 24/49 = 268/147
    In mixed form: 1121/147

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