Add 45/30 and 14/49, Solve 1 15/30 + 14/49 as a fraction

Add 45/30 and 14/49

1^st number: 1 15/30, 2^nd number: 14/49

45/30 + 14/49 is 25/14.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
45/30 = 45 × 49/30 × 49 = 2205/1470
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
14/49 = 14 × 30/49 × 30 = 420/1470
Add the two like fractions:
2205/1470 + 420/1470 = 2205 + 420/1470 = 2625/1470
2625/1470 simplified gives 25/14
So, 45/30 + 14/49 = 25/14
In mixed form: 111/14

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