Add 21/30 and 18/49
21/30 + 18/49 is 523/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
21/30 = 21 × 49/30 × 49 = 1029/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
18/49 = 18 × 30/49 × 30 = 540/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1029/1470 + 540/1470 = 1029 + 540/1470 = 1569/1470 - 1569/1470 simplified gives 523/490
- So, 21/30 + 18/49 = 523/490
In mixed form: 133/490
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