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Add 49/10 and 7/42

1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 7/42

49/10 + 7/42 is 76/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    49/10 = 49 × 21/10 × 21 = 1029/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1029/210 + 35/210 = 1029 + 35/210 = 1064/210
  5. 1064/210 simplified gives 76/15
  6. So, 49/10 + 7/42 = 76/15
    In mixed form: 51/15

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