Add 49/21 and 1/14
1st number: 2 7/21, 2nd number: 1/14
49/21 + 1/14 is 101/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
49/21 = 49 × 2/21 × 2 = 98/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
1/14 = 1 × 3/14 × 3 = 3/42 - Add the two like fractions:
98/42 + 3/42 = 98 + 3/42 = 101/42 - So, 49/21 + 1/14 = 101/42
In mixed form: 217/42
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