Add 2/49 and 30/70
2/49 + 30/70 is 23/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
2/49 = 2 × 10/49 × 10 = 20/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
30/70 = 30 × 7/70 × 7 = 210/490 - Add the two like fractions:
20/490 + 210/490 = 20 + 210/490 = 230/490 - 230/490 simplified gives 23/49
- So, 2/49 + 30/70 = 23/49
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