Add 42/30 and 49/54
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 49/54
42/30 + 49/54 is 623/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
42/30 = 42 × 9/30 × 9 = 378/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
49/54 = 49 × 5/54 × 5 = 245/270 - Add the two like fractions:
378/270 + 245/270 = 378 + 245/270 = 623/270 - So, 42/30 + 49/54 = 623/270
In mixed form: 283/270
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