Add 42/30 and 49/18
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 2 13/18
42/30 + 49/18 is 371/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
42/30 = 42 × 3/30 × 3 = 126/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
49/18 = 49 × 5/18 × 5 = 245/90 - Add the two like fractions:
126/90 + 245/90 = 126 + 245/90 = 371/90 - So, 42/30 + 49/18 = 371/90
In mixed form: 411/90
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