Add 1/30 and 49/4
1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 12 1/4
1/30 + 49/4 is 737/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
1/30 = 1 × 2/30 × 2 = 2/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
49/4 = 49 × 15/4 × 15 = 735/60 - Add the two like fractions:
2/60 + 735/60 = 2 + 735/60 = 737/60 - So, 1/30 + 49/4 = 737/60
In mixed form: 1217/60
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