Add 16/9 and 49/30
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 1 19/30
16/9 + 49/30 is 307/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
16/9 = 16 × 10/9 × 10 = 160/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
49/30 = 49 × 3/30 × 3 = 147/90 - Add the two like fractions:
160/90 + 147/90 = 160 + 147/90 = 307/90 - So, 16/9 + 49/30 = 307/90
In mixed form: 337/90
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