Add 45/49 and 18/30
45/49 + 18/30 is 372/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
45/49 = 45 × 30/49 × 30 = 1350/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
18/30 = 18 × 49/30 × 49 = 882/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/1470 + 882/1470 = 1350 + 882/1470 = 2232/1470 - 2232/1470 simplified gives 372/245
- So, 45/49 + 18/30 = 372/245
In mixed form: 1127/245
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