Add 12/49 and 24/30
12/49 + 24/30 is 256/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
12/49 = 12 × 30/49 × 30 = 360/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
24/30 = 24 × 49/30 × 49 = 1176/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
360/1470 + 1176/1470 = 360 + 1176/1470 = 1536/1470 - 1536/1470 simplified gives 256/245
- So, 12/49 + 24/30 = 256/245
In mixed form: 111/245
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