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Add 49/21 and 27/8

1st number: 2 7/21, 2nd number: 3 3/8

49/21 + 27/8 is 137/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 8 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    49/21 = 49 × 8/21 × 8 = 392/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    27/8 = 27 × 21/8 × 21 = 567/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/168 + 567/168 = 392 + 567/168 = 959/168
  5. 959/168 simplified gives 137/24
  6. So, 49/21 + 27/8 = 137/24
    In mixed form: 517/24

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