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Add 42/2 and 30/49

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 30/49

42/2 + 30/49 is 1059/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    42/2 = 42 × 49/2 × 49 = 2058/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    30/49 = 30 × 2/49 × 2 = 60/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/98 + 60/98 = 2058 + 60/98 = 2118/98
  5. 2118/98 simplified gives 1059/49
  6. So, 42/2 + 30/49 = 1059/49
    In mixed form: 2130/49

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