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Add 49/30 and 1/18

1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 1/18

49/30 + 1/18 is 76/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    49/30 = 49 × 3/30 × 3 = 147/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/90 + 5/90 = 147 + 5/90 = 152/90
  5. 152/90 simplified gives 76/45
  6. So, 49/30 + 1/18 = 76/45
    In mixed form: 131/45

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