Add 49/21 and 4/75
1st number: 2 7/21, 2nd number: 4/75
49/21 + 4/75 is 179/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
49/21 = 49 × 25/21 × 25 = 1225/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
4/75 = 4 × 7/75 × 7 = 28/525 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/525 + 28/525 = 1225 + 28/525 = 1253/525 - 1253/525 simplified gives 179/75
- So, 49/21 + 4/75 = 179/75
In mixed form: 229/75
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