Add 12/30 and 4/49
12/30 + 4/49 is 118/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
12/30 = 12 × 49/30 × 49 = 588/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
4/49 = 4 × 30/49 × 30 = 120/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
588/1470 + 120/1470 = 588 + 120/1470 = 708/1470 - 708/1470 simplified gives 118/245
- So, 12/30 + 4/49 = 118/245
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