Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 3/42 and 49/30

1st number: 3/42, 2nd number: 1 19/30

3/42 + 49/30 is 179/105.

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,
    3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    49/30 = 49 × 7/30 × 7 = 343/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/210 + 343/210 = 15 + 343/210 = 358/210
  5. 358/210 simplified gives 179/105
  6. So, 3/42 + 49/30 = 179/105
    In mixed form: 174/105

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com