Add 49/21 and 18/35
1st number: 2 7/21, 2nd number: 18/35
49/21 + 18/35 is 299/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
49/21 = 49 × 5/21 × 5 = 245/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
18/35 = 18 × 3/35 × 3 = 54/105 - Add the two like fractions:
245/105 + 54/105 = 245 + 54/105 = 299/105 - So, 49/21 + 18/35 = 299/105
In mixed form: 289/105
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