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Add 5/8 and 21/49

5/8 + 21/49 is 59/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 49 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    5/8 = 5 × 49/8 × 49 = 245/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    21/49 = 21 × 8/49 × 8 = 168/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/392 + 168/392 = 245 + 168/392 = 413/392
  5. 413/392 simplified gives 59/56
  6. So, 5/8 + 21/49 = 59/56
    In mixed form: 13/56

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