Add 63/49 and 5/30, Solve 1 14/49 + 5/30 as a fraction

Add 63/49 and 5/30

1^st number: 1 14/49, 2^nd number: 5/30

63/49 + 5/30 is 61/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
63/49 = 63 × 30/49 × 30 = 1890/1470
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
5/30 = 5 × 49/30 × 49 = 245/1470
Add the two like fractions:
1890/1470 + 245/1470 = 1890 + 245/1470 = 2135/1470
2135/1470 simplified gives 61/42
So, 63/49 + 5/30 = 61/42
In mixed form: 119/42

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