Add 48/30 and 36/49
1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 36/49
48/30 + 36/49 is 572/245.
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,
48/30 = 48 × 49/30 × 49 = 2352/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
36/49 = 36 × 30/49 × 30 = 1080/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/1470 + 1080/1470 = 2352 + 1080/1470 = 3432/1470 - 3432/1470 simplified gives 572/245
- So, 48/30 + 36/49 = 572/245
In mixed form: 282/245
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