Add 45/49 and 3/30
45/49 + 3/30 is 499/490.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 49/30 × 49 = 147/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/1470 + 147/1470 = 1350 + 147/1470 = 1497/1470 - 1497/1470 simplified gives 499/490
- So, 45/49 + 3/30 = 499/490
In mixed form: 19/490
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