Add 49/5 and 7/42, Solve 9 4/5 + 7/42 as a fraction

Add 49/5 and 7/42

1^st number: 9 4/5, 2^nd number: 7/42

49/5 + 7/42 is 299/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
49/5 = 49 × 42/5 × 42 = 2058/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210
Add the two like fractions:
2058/210 + 35/210 = 2058 + 35/210 = 2093/210
2093/210 simplified gives 299/30
So, 49/5 + 7/42 = 299/30
In mixed form: 929/30

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