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Add 3/21 and 27/49

3/21 + 27/49 is 34/49.

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,
    3/21 = 3 × 7/21 × 7 = 21/147
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
    27/49 = 27 × 3/49 × 3 = 81/147
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/147 + 81/147 = 21 + 81/147 = 102/147
  5. 102/147 simplified gives 34/49
  6. So, 3/21 + 27/49 = 34/49

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