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Add 45/42 and 30/49

1st number: 1 3/42, 2nd number: 30/49

45/42 + 30/49 is 165/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 49 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    45/42 = 45 × 7/42 × 7 = 315/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    30/49 = 30 × 6/49 × 6 = 180/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/294 + 180/294 = 315 + 180/294 = 495/294
  5. 495/294 simplified gives 165/98
  6. So, 45/42 + 30/49 = 165/98
    In mixed form: 167/98

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