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Add 12/42 and 49/30

1st number: 12/42, 2nd number: 1 19/30

12/42 + 49/30 is 403/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    49/30 = 49 × 7/30 × 7 = 343/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/210 + 343/210 = 60 + 343/210 = 403/210
  5. So, 12/42 + 49/30 = 403/210
    In mixed form: 1193/210

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