Add 3/49 and 42/30
1st number: 3/49, 2nd number: 1 12/30
3/49 + 42/30 is 358/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
3/49 = 3 × 30/49 × 30 = 90/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
42/30 = 42 × 49/30 × 49 = 2058/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
90/1470 + 2058/1470 = 90 + 2058/1470 = 2148/1470 - 2148/1470 simplified gives 358/245
- So, 3/49 + 42/30 = 358/245
In mixed form: 1113/245
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