Add 30/25 and 27/49
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 27/49
30/25 + 27/49 is 429/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
30/25 = 30 × 49/25 × 49 = 1470/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
27/49 = 27 × 25/49 × 25 = 675/1225 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/1225 + 675/1225 = 1470 + 675/1225 = 2145/1225 - 2145/1225 simplified gives 429/245
- So, 30/25 + 27/49 = 429/245
In mixed form: 1184/245
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