Add 30/75 and 8/49
30/75 + 8/49 is 138/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
30/75 = 30 × 49/75 × 49 = 1470/3675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
8/49 = 8 × 75/49 × 75 = 600/3675 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/3675 + 600/3675 = 1470 + 600/3675 = 2070/3675 - 2070/3675 simplified gives 138/245
- So, 30/75 + 8/49 = 138/245
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