Add 49/30 and 5/42, Solve 1 19/30 + 5/42 as a fraction

Add 49/30 and 5/42

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 5/42

49/30 + 5/42 is 184/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
49/30 = 49 × 7/30 × 7 = 343/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
5/42 = 5 × 5/42 × 5 = 25/210
Add the two like fractions:
343/210 + 25/210 = 343 + 25/210 = 368/210
368/210 simplified gives 184/105
So, 49/30 + 5/42 = 184/105
In mixed form: 179/105

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