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Add 49/2 and 30/21

1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 1 9/21

49/2 + 30/21 is 363/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 21 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    49/2 = 49 × 21/2 × 21 = 1029/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    30/21 = 30 × 2/21 × 2 = 60/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1029/42 + 60/42 = 1029 + 60/42 = 1089/42
  5. 1089/42 simplified gives 363/14
  6. So, 49/2 + 30/21 = 363/14
    In mixed form: 2513/14

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