Add 6/42 and 49/10, Solve 6/42 + 4 9/10 as a fraction

Add 6/42 and 49/10

1^st number: 6/42, 2^nd number: 4 9/10

6/42 + 49/10 is 353/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
49/10 = 49 × 21/10 × 21 = 1029/210
Add the two like fractions:
30/210 + 1029/210 = 30 + 1029/210 = 1059/210
1059/210 simplified gives 353/70
So, 6/42 + 49/10 = 353/70
In mixed form: 53/70

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