Add 49/21 and 18/20, Solve 2 7/21 + 18/20 as a fraction

Add 49/21 and 18/20

1^st number: 2 7/21, 2^nd number: 18/20

49/21 + 18/20 is 97/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 20 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
49/21 = 49 × 20/21 × 20 = 980/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
18/20 = 18 × 21/20 × 21 = 378/420
Add the two like fractions:
980/420 + 378/420 = 980 + 378/420 = 1358/420
1358/420 simplified gives 97/30
So, 49/21 + 18/20 = 97/30
In mixed form: 37/30

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