Add 49/14 and 4/21
1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 4/21
49/14 + 4/21 is 155/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
49/14 = 49 × 3/14 × 3 = 147/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
4/21 = 4 × 2/21 × 2 = 8/42 - Add the two like fractions:
147/42 + 8/42 = 147 + 8/42 = 155/42 - So, 49/14 + 4/21 = 155/42
In mixed form: 329/42
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