Add 30/80 and 48/49
30/80 + 48/49 is 531/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 49 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
30/80 = 30 × 49/80 × 49 = 1470/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
48/49 = 48 × 80/49 × 80 = 3840/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/3920 + 3840/3920 = 1470 + 3840/3920 = 5310/3920 - 5310/3920 simplified gives 531/392
- So, 30/80 + 48/49 = 531/392
In mixed form: 1139/392
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