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Add 6/21 and 35/49

6/21 + 35/49 is 1/1.

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,
    6/21 = 6 × 7/21 × 7 = 42/147
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
    35/49 = 35 × 3/49 × 3 = 105/147
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/147 + 105/147 = 42 + 105/147 = 147/147
  5. 147/147 simplified gives 1/1
  6. So, 6/21 + 35/49 = 1/1

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