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Add 18/5 and 30/49

1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 30/49

18/5 + 30/49 is 1032/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
    18/5 = 18 × 49/5 × 49 = 882/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    30/49 = 30 × 5/49 × 5 = 150/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/245 + 150/245 = 882 + 150/245 = 1032/245
  5. So, 18/5 + 30/49 = 1032/245
    In mixed form: 452/245

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