Add 42/49 and 18/30
42/49 + 18/30 is 51/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
42/49 = 42 × 30/49 × 30 = 1260/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
18/30 = 18 × 49/30 × 49 = 882/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/1470 + 882/1470 = 1260 + 882/1470 = 2142/1470 - 2142/1470 simplified gives 51/35
- So, 42/49 + 18/30 = 51/35
In mixed form: 116/35
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