Add 15/49 and 12/30
15/49 + 12/30 is 173/245.
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,
15/49 = 15 × 30/49 × 30 = 450/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
12/30 = 12 × 49/30 × 49 = 588/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
450/1470 + 588/1470 = 450 + 588/1470 = 1038/1470 - 1038/1470 simplified gives 173/245
- So, 15/49 + 12/30 = 173/245
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