Add 30/18 and 3/49, Solve 1 12/18 + 3/49 as a fraction

Add 30/18 and 3/49

1^st number: 1 12/18, 2^nd number: 3/49

30/18 + 3/49 is 254/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 49 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
30/18 = 30 × 49/18 × 49 = 1470/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
3/49 = 3 × 18/49 × 18 = 54/882
Add the two like fractions:
1470/882 + 54/882 = 1470 + 54/882 = 1524/882
1524/882 simplified gives 254/147
So, 30/18 + 3/49 = 254/147
In mixed form: 1107/147

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