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Add 42/27 and 2/49

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 2/49

42/27 + 2/49 is 704/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
    42/27 = 42 × 49/27 × 49 = 2058/1323
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
    2/49 = 2 × 27/49 × 27 = 54/1323
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/1323 + 54/1323 = 2058 + 54/1323 = 2112/1323
  5. 2112/1323 simplified gives 704/441
  6. So, 42/27 + 2/49 = 704/441
    In mixed form: 1263/441

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