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Add 49/21 and 25/9

1st number: 2 7/21, 2nd number: 2 7/9

49/21 + 25/9 is 46/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 9 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
    49/21 = 49 × 3/21 × 3 = 147/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    25/9 = 25 × 7/9 × 7 = 175/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/63 + 175/63 = 147 + 175/63 = 322/63
  5. 322/63 simplified gives 46/9
  6. So, 49/21 + 25/9 = 46/9
    In mixed form: 51/9

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