Add 8/49 and 15/30
8/49 + 15/30 is 65/98.
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,
8/49 = 8 × 30/49 × 30 = 240/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
15/30 = 15 × 49/30 × 49 = 735/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1470 + 735/1470 = 240 + 735/1470 = 975/1470 - 975/1470 simplified gives 65/98
- So, 8/49 + 15/30 = 65/98
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