Add 30/45 and 54/49
1st number: 30/45, 2nd number: 1 5/49
30/45 + 54/49 is 260/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
30/45 = 30 × 49/45 × 49 = 1470/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
54/49 = 54 × 45/49 × 45 = 2430/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/2205 + 2430/2205 = 1470 + 2430/2205 = 3900/2205 - 3900/2205 simplified gives 260/147
- So, 30/45 + 54/49 = 260/147
In mixed form: 1113/147
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