Add 49/70 and 21/30
49/70 + 21/30 is 7/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
49/70 = 49 × 3/70 × 3 = 147/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
21/30 = 21 × 7/30 × 7 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
147/210 + 147/210 = 147 + 147/210 = 294/210 - 294/210 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 49/70 + 21/30 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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