Add 45/30 and 35/49
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 35/49
45/30 + 35/49 is 31/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
35/49 = 35 × 30/49 × 30 = 1050/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/1470 + 1050/1470 = 2205 + 1050/1470 = 3255/1470 - 3255/1470 simplified gives 31/14
- So, 45/30 + 35/49 = 31/14
In mixed form: 23/14
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