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Add 49/21 and 60/27

1st number: 2 7/21, 2nd number: 2 6/27

49/21 + 60/27 is 41/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
    49/21 = 49 × 9/21 × 9 = 441/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    60/27 = 60 × 7/27 × 7 = 420/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/189 + 420/189 = 441 + 420/189 = 861/189
  5. 861/189 simplified gives 41/9
  6. So, 49/21 + 60/27 = 41/9
    In mixed form: 45/9

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