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Add 5/49 and 21/9

1st number: 5/49, 2nd number: 2 3/9

5/49 + 21/9 is 358/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 9 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    5/49 = 5 × 9/49 × 9 = 45/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    21/9 = 21 × 49/9 × 49 = 1029/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/441 + 1029/441 = 45 + 1029/441 = 1074/441
  5. 1074/441 simplified gives 358/147
  6. So, 5/49 + 21/9 = 358/147
    In mixed form: 264/147

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