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Add 30/81 and 60/49

1st number: 30/81, 2nd number: 1 11/49

30/81 + 60/49 is 2110/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 49 is 3969

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
    30/81 = 30 × 49/81 × 49 = 1470/3969
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
    60/49 = 60 × 81/49 × 81 = 4860/3969
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/3969 + 4860/3969 = 1470 + 4860/3969 = 6330/3969
  5. 6330/3969 simplified gives 2110/1323
  6. So, 30/81 + 60/49 = 2110/1323
    In mixed form: 1787/1323

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