Add 49/18 and 3/10
1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 3/10
49/18 + 3/10 is 136/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
49/18 = 49 × 5/18 × 5 = 245/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
3/10 = 3 × 9/10 × 9 = 27/90 - Add the two like fractions:
245/90 + 27/90 = 245 + 27/90 = 272/90 - 272/90 simplified gives 136/45
- So, 49/18 + 3/10 = 136/45
In mixed form: 31/45
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