Add 49/21 and 15/6, Solve 2 7/21 + 2 3/6 as a fraction

Add 49/21 and 15/6

1^st number: 2 7/21, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

49/21 + 15/6 is 29/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 6 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 6 × 7 = 42,
15/6 = 15 × 7/6 × 7 = 105/42
Add the two like fractions:
98/42 + 105/42 = 98 + 105/42 = 203/42
203/42 simplified gives 29/6
So, 49/21 + 15/6 = 29/6
In mixed form: 45/6

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