Add 8/21 and 5/49
8/21 + 5/49 is 71/147.
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,
5/49 = 5 × 3/49 × 3 = 15/147 - Add the two like fractions:
56/147 + 15/147 = 56 + 15/147 = 71/147 - So, 8/21 + 5/49 = 71/147
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