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Add 49/21 and 30/64

1st number: 2 7/21, 2nd number: 30/64

49/21 + 30/64 is 269/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 64 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
    49/21 = 49 × 64/21 × 64 = 3136/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    30/64 = 30 × 21/64 × 21 = 630/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3136/1344 + 630/1344 = 3136 + 630/1344 = 3766/1344
  5. 3766/1344 simplified gives 269/96
  6. So, 49/21 + 30/64 = 269/96
    In mixed form: 277/96

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