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Add 4/5 and 30/49

4/5 + 30/49 is 346/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
    4/5 = 4 × 49/5 × 49 = 196/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    30/49 = 30 × 5/49 × 5 = 150/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/245 + 150/245 = 196 + 150/245 = 346/245
  5. So, 4/5 + 30/49 = 346/245
    In mixed form: 1101/245

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