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Add 5/21 and 98/49

1^st number: 5/21, 2^nd number: 2 0/49

5/21 + 98/49 is 47/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 49 is 147
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
   5/21 = 5 × 7/21 × 7 = 35/147
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
   98/49 = 98 × 3/49 × 3 = 294/147
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/147 + 294/147 = 35 + 294/147 = 329/147
5. 329/147 simplified gives 47/21
6. So, 5/21 + 98/49 = 47/21
   In mixed form: 25/21

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