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Add 5/3 and 21/49

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 21/49

5/3 + 21/49 is 44/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
    5/3 = 5 × 49/3 × 49 = 245/147
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
    21/49 = 21 × 3/49 × 3 = 63/147
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/147 + 63/147 = 245 + 63/147 = 308/147
  5. 308/147 simplified gives 44/21
  6. So, 5/3 + 21/49 = 44/21
    In mixed form: 22/21

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