Add 2/30 and 42/49
2/30 + 42/49 is 97/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
2/30 = 2 × 49/30 × 49 = 98/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
42/49 = 42 × 30/49 × 30 = 1260/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
98/1470 + 1260/1470 = 98 + 1260/1470 = 1358/1470 - 1358/1470 simplified gives 97/105
- So, 2/30 + 42/49 = 97/105
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