Add 32/36 and 49/30
1st number: 32/36, 2nd number: 1 19/30
32/36 + 49/30 is 227/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
32/36 = 32 × 5/36 × 5 = 160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
49/30 = 49 × 6/30 × 6 = 294/180 - Add the two like fractions:
160/180 + 294/180 = 160 + 294/180 = 454/180 - 454/180 simplified gives 227/90
- So, 32/36 + 49/30 = 227/90
In mixed form: 247/90
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