Add 49/20 and 7/30
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 7/30
49/20 + 7/30 is 161/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
49/20 = 49 × 3/20 × 3 = 147/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
7/30 = 7 × 2/30 × 2 = 14/60 - Add the two like fractions:
147/60 + 14/60 = 147 + 14/60 = 161/60 - So, 49/20 + 7/30 = 161/60
In mixed form: 241/60
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