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Add 42/2 and 70/49

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

42/2 + 70/49 is 157/7.

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,
    70/49 = 70 × 2/49 × 2 = 140/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/98 + 140/98 = 2058 + 140/98 = 2198/98
  5. 2198/98 simplified gives 157/7
  6. So, 42/2 + 70/49 = 157/7
    In mixed form: 223/7

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