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Add 5/42 and 5/49

5/42 + 5/49 is 65/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 49 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    5/42 = 5 × 7/42 × 7 = 35/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    5/49 = 5 × 6/49 × 6 = 30/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/294 + 30/294 = 35 + 30/294 = 65/294
  5. So, 5/42 + 5/49 = 65/294

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