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Add 30/49 and 45/30

1st number: 30/49, 2nd number: 1 15/30

30/49 + 45/30 is 207/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    30/49 = 30 × 30/49 × 30 = 900/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    45/30 = 45 × 49/30 × 49 = 2205/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/1470 + 2205/1470 = 900 + 2205/1470 = 3105/1470
  5. 3105/1470 simplified gives 207/98
  6. So, 30/49 + 45/30 = 207/98
    In mixed form: 211/98

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