Add 49/21 and 25/45, Solve 2 7/21 + 25/45 as a fraction

Add 49/21 and 25/45

1^st number: 2 7/21, 2^nd number: 25/45

49/21 + 25/45 is 26/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
49/21 = 49 × 15/21 × 15 = 735/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
25/45 = 25 × 7/45 × 7 = 175/315
Add the two like fractions:
735/315 + 175/315 = 735 + 175/315 = 910/315
910/315 simplified gives 26/9
So, 49/21 + 25/45 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9

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