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Add 3/49 and 75/30

1st number: 3/49, 2nd number: 2 15/30

3/49 + 75/30 is 251/98.

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,
    3/49 = 3 × 30/49 × 30 = 90/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    75/30 = 75 × 49/30 × 49 = 3675/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/1470 + 3675/1470 = 90 + 3675/1470 = 3765/1470
  5. 3765/1470 simplified gives 251/98
  6. So, 3/49 + 75/30 = 251/98
    In mixed form: 255/98

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