Add 30/49 and 42/72
30/49 + 42/72 is 703/588.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
30/49 = 30 × 72/49 × 72 = 2160/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
42/72 = 42 × 49/72 × 49 = 2058/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/3528 + 2058/3528 = 2160 + 2058/3528 = 4218/3528 - 4218/3528 simplified gives 703/588
- So, 30/49 + 42/72 = 703/588
In mixed form: 1115/588
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