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Add 49/10 and 21/30

1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 21/30

49/10 + 21/30 is 28/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    49/10 = 49 × 3/10 × 3 = 147/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    21/30 = 21 × 1/30 × 1 = 21/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/30 + 21/30 = 147 + 21/30 = 168/30
  5. 168/30 simplified gives 28/5
  6. So, 49/10 + 21/30 = 28/5
    In mixed form: 53/5

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