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Add 40/21 and 9/49

1^st number: 1 19/21, 2^nd number: 9/49

40/21 + 9/49 is 307/147.

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,
   40/21 = 40 × 7/21 × 7 = 280/147
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
   9/49 = 9 × 3/49 × 3 = 27/147
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/147 + 27/147 = 280 + 27/147 = 307/147
5. So, 40/21 + 9/49 = 307/147
   In mixed form: 213/147

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