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Add 21/49 and 48/30

1st number: 21/49, 2nd number: 1 18/30

21/49 + 48/30 is 71/35.

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,
    21/49 = 21 × 30/49 × 30 = 630/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    48/30 = 48 × 49/30 × 49 = 2352/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/1470 + 2352/1470 = 630 + 2352/1470 = 2982/1470
  5. 2982/1470 simplified gives 71/35
  6. So, 21/49 + 48/30 = 71/35
    In mixed form: 21/35

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