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Add 30/49 and 42/60

30/49 + 42/60 is 643/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    30/49 = 30 × 60/49 × 60 = 1800/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    42/60 = 42 × 49/60 × 49 = 2058/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/2940 + 2058/2940 = 1800 + 2058/2940 = 3858/2940
  5. 3858/2940 simplified gives 643/490
  6. So, 30/49 + 42/60 = 643/490
    In mixed form: 1153/490

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