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Add 18/49 and 54/30

1st number: 18/49, 2nd number: 1 24/30

18/49 + 54/30 is 531/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    18/49 = 18 × 30/49 × 30 = 540/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    54/30 = 54 × 49/30 × 49 = 2646/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/1470 + 2646/1470 = 540 + 2646/1470 = 3186/1470
  5. 3186/1470 simplified gives 531/245
  6. So, 18/49 + 54/30 = 531/245
    In mixed form: 241/245

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