Add 48/49 and 3/30
48/49 + 3/30 is 529/490.
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,
48/49 = 48 × 30/49 × 30 = 1440/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
3/30 = 3 × 49/30 × 49 = 147/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/1470 + 147/1470 = 1440 + 147/1470 = 1587/1470 - 1587/1470 simplified gives 529/490
- So, 48/49 + 3/30 = 529/490
In mixed form: 139/490
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