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Add 49/30 and 42/28

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 1 14/28

49/30 + 42/28 is 47/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 28 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   49/30 = 49 × 14/30 × 14 = 686/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   42/28 = 42 × 15/28 × 15 = 630/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   686/420 + 630/420 = 686 + 630/420 = 1316/420
5. 1316/420 simplified gives 47/15
6. So, 49/30 + 42/28 = 47/15
   In mixed form: 32/15

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