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Add 30/42 and 35/50

30/42 + 35/50 is 99/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 50 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    30/42 = 30 × 25/42 × 25 = 750/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    35/50 = 35 × 21/50 × 21 = 735/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/1050 + 735/1050 = 750 + 735/1050 = 1485/1050
  5. 1485/1050 simplified gives 99/70
  6. So, 30/42 + 35/50 = 99/70
    In mixed form: 129/70

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