Add 2/9 and 49/30
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 19/30
2/9 + 49/30 is 167/90.
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,
2/9 = 2 × 10/9 × 10 = 20/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
49/30 = 49 × 3/30 × 3 = 147/90 - Add the two like fractions:
20/90 + 147/90 = 20 + 147/90 = 167/90 - So, 2/9 + 49/30 = 167/90
In mixed form: 177/90
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