Add 49/10 and 2/30
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 2/30
49/10 + 2/30 is 149/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
49/10 = 49 × 3/10 × 3 = 147/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
2/30 = 2 × 1/30 × 1 = 2/30 - Add the two like fractions:
147/30 + 2/30 = 147 + 2/30 = 149/30 - So, 49/10 + 2/30 = 149/30
In mixed form: 429/30
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