Add 49/18 and 6/30
1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 6/30
49/18 + 6/30 is 263/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 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 30 × 3 = 90,
6/30 = 6 × 3/30 × 3 = 18/90 - Add the two like fractions:
245/90 + 18/90 = 245 + 18/90 = 263/90 - So, 49/18 + 6/30 = 263/90
In mixed form: 283/90
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