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Add 42/49 and 84/30

1st number: 42/49, 2nd number: 2 24/30

42/49 + 84/30 is 128/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    42/49 = 42 × 30/49 × 30 = 1260/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    84/30 = 84 × 49/30 × 49 = 4116/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/1470 + 4116/1470 = 1260 + 4116/1470 = 5376/1470
  5. 5376/1470 simplified gives 128/35
  6. So, 42/49 + 84/30 = 128/35
    In mixed form: 323/35

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