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Add 49/14 and 12/30

1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 12/30

49/14 + 12/30 is 39/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    49/14 = 49 × 15/14 × 15 = 735/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/210 + 84/210 = 735 + 84/210 = 819/210
  5. 819/210 simplified gives 39/10
  6. So, 49/14 + 12/30 = 39/10
    In mixed form: 39/10

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