Add 45/30 and 45/49
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 45/49
45/30 + 45/49 is 237/98.
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,
45/49 = 45 × 30/49 × 30 = 1350/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/1470 + 1350/1470 = 2205 + 1350/1470 = 3555/1470 - 3555/1470 simplified gives 237/98
- So, 45/30 + 45/49 = 237/98
In mixed form: 241/98
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