Add 30/48 and 45/49
30/48 + 45/49 is 605/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
30/48 = 30 × 49/48 × 49 = 1470/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
45/49 = 45 × 48/49 × 48 = 2160/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/2352 + 2160/2352 = 1470 + 2160/2352 = 3630/2352 - 3630/2352 simplified gives 605/392
- So, 30/48 + 45/49 = 605/392
In mixed form: 1213/392
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