Add 32/49 and 42/30, Solve 32/49 + 1 12/30 as a fraction

Add 32/49 and 42/30

1^st number: 32/49, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

32/49 + 42/30 is 503/245.

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,
32/49 = 32 × 30/49 × 30 = 960/1470
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
42/30 = 42 × 49/30 × 49 = 2058/1470
Add the two like fractions:
960/1470 + 2058/1470 = 960 + 2058/1470 = 3018/1470
3018/1470 simplified gives 503/245
So, 32/49 + 42/30 = 503/245
In mixed form: 213/245

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