Add 8/21 and 45/49
8/21 + 45/49 is 191/147.
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,
8/21 = 8 × 7/21 × 7 = 56/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
45/49 = 45 × 3/49 × 3 = 135/147 - Add the two like fractions:
56/147 + 135/147 = 56 + 135/147 = 191/147 - So, 8/21 + 45/49 = 191/147
In mixed form: 144/147
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