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Add 49/10 and 54/30

1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 1 24/30

49/10 + 54/30 is 67/10.

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,
    54/30 = 54 × 1/30 × 1 = 54/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/30 + 54/30 = 147 + 54/30 = 201/30
  5. 201/30 simplified gives 67/10
  6. So, 49/10 + 54/30 = 67/10
    In mixed form: 67/10

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