Add 24/49 and 27/30
24/49 + 27/30 is 681/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
24/49 = 24 × 30/49 × 30 = 720/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
27/30 = 27 × 49/30 × 49 = 1323/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
720/1470 + 1323/1470 = 720 + 1323/1470 = 2043/1470 - 2043/1470 simplified gives 681/490
- So, 24/49 + 27/30 = 681/490
In mixed form: 1191/490
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