Add 42/30 and 14/49
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 14/49
42/30 + 14/49 is 59/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
42/30 = 42 × 49/30 × 49 = 2058/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
14/49 = 14 × 30/49 × 30 = 420/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/1470 + 420/1470 = 2058 + 420/1470 = 2478/1470 - 2478/1470 simplified gives 59/35
- So, 42/30 + 14/49 = 59/35
In mixed form: 124/35
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