Add 30/49 and 18/45
30/49 + 18/45 is 248/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
30/49 = 30 × 45/49 × 45 = 1350/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
18/45 = 18 × 49/45 × 49 = 882/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/2205 + 882/2205 = 1350 + 882/2205 = 2232/2205 - 2232/2205 simplified gives 248/245
- So, 30/49 + 18/45 = 248/245
In mixed form: 13/245
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