Add 70/21 and 8/49
1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 8/49
70/21 + 8/49 is 514/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
70/21 = 70 × 7/21 × 7 = 490/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
8/49 = 8 × 3/49 × 3 = 24/147 - Add the two like fractions:
490/147 + 24/147 = 490 + 24/147 = 514/147 - So, 70/21 + 8/49 = 514/147
In mixed form: 373/147
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