Add 42/48 and 30/49
42/48 + 30/49 is 583/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
42/48 = 42 × 49/48 × 49 = 2058/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
30/49 = 30 × 48/49 × 48 = 1440/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/2352 + 1440/2352 = 2058 + 1440/2352 = 3498/2352 - 3498/2352 simplified gives 583/392
- So, 42/48 + 30/49 = 583/392
In mixed form: 1191/392
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