Add 45/49 and 8/30
45/49 + 8/30 is 871/735.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 49/30 × 49 = 392/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/1470 + 392/1470 = 1350 + 392/1470 = 1742/1470 - 1742/1470 simplified gives 871/735
- So, 45/49 + 8/30 = 871/735
In mixed form: 1136/735
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