Add 42/49 and 7/30
42/49 + 7/30 is 229/210.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 49/30 × 49 = 343/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/1470 + 343/1470 = 1260 + 343/1470 = 1603/1470 - 1603/1470 simplified gives 229/210
- So, 42/49 + 7/30 = 229/210
In mixed form: 119/210
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