Add 5/30 and 21/49
5/30 + 21/49 is 25/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
5/30 = 5 × 49/30 × 49 = 245/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
21/49 = 21 × 30/49 × 30 = 630/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
245/1470 + 630/1470 = 245 + 630/1470 = 875/1470 - 875/1470 simplified gives 25/42
- So, 5/30 + 21/49 = 25/42
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