Add 49/21 and 4/10
1st number: 2 7/21, 2nd number: 4/10
49/21 + 4/10 is 41/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
49/21 = 49 × 10/21 × 10 = 490/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
4/10 = 4 × 21/10 × 21 = 84/210 - Add the two like fractions:
490/210 + 84/210 = 490 + 84/210 = 574/210 - 574/210 simplified gives 41/15
- So, 49/21 + 4/10 = 41/15
In mixed form: 211/15
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