Add 3/30 and 49/9
1st number: 3/30, 2nd number: 5 4/9
3/30 + 49/9 is 499/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
3/30 = 3 × 3/30 × 3 = 9/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
49/9 = 49 × 10/9 × 10 = 490/90 - Add the two like fractions:
9/90 + 490/90 = 9 + 490/90 = 499/90 - So, 3/30 + 49/9 = 499/90
In mixed form: 549/90
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