Add 49/30 and 56/7, Solve 1 19/30 + 8 0/7 as a fraction

Add 49/30 and 56/7

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 8 0/7

49/30 + 56/7 is 289/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 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 7 × 30 = 210,
56/7 = 56 × 30/7 × 30 = 1680/210
Add the two like fractions:
343/210 + 1680/210 = 343 + 1680/210 = 2023/210
2023/210 simplified gives 289/30
So, 49/30 + 56/7 = 289/30
In mixed form: 919/30

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