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Add 42/30 and 5/49

1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 5/49

42/30 + 5/49 is 368/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    42/30 = 42 × 49/30 × 49 = 2058/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    5/49 = 5 × 30/49 × 30 = 150/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/1470 + 150/1470 = 2058 + 150/1470 = 2208/1470
  5. 2208/1470 simplified gives 368/245
  6. So, 42/30 + 5/49 = 368/245
    In mixed form: 1123/245

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