Add 30/36 and 1/49
30/36 + 1/49 is 251/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
30/36 = 30 × 49/36 × 49 = 1470/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
1/49 = 1 × 36/49 × 36 = 36/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/1764 + 36/1764 = 1470 + 36/1764 = 1506/1764 - 1506/1764 simplified gives 251/294
- So, 30/36 + 1/49 = 251/294
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