Add 3/36 and 49/30
1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 1 19/30
3/36 + 49/30 is 103/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
49/30 = 49 × 6/30 × 6 = 294/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 294/180 = 15 + 294/180 = 309/180 - 309/180 simplified gives 103/60
- So, 3/36 + 49/30 = 103/60
In mixed form: 143/60
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